Machine Driver 10ton

Barhale Holdings Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Excavator Operator to manage excavation tasks. The role involves operating a 360 excavator, digging trenches and foundations, and ensuring machine maintenance. Essential qualifications include CPCS/NPORS certification for lifting operations. The company is committed to employee development, offering competitive salaries and various benefits to promote well-being and career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Accident and Life Cover

Westfield Health Cash Plan

22 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Volunteering leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Company car/allowance scheme

Management training and coaching

Career progression support

Training development opportunities

Continuous service awards

Responsibilities

• Operate a 360 excavator for excavation tasks.
• Dig trenches and foundations according to plans.
• Load and unload materials as required.
• Maintain the excavator and ensure proper operation.
• Identify and resolve operational issues promptly.
• Coordinate with team for project progress.
• Prepare the site for excavation work.
• Participate in additional work when excavator tasks are not available.
• Read and interpret construction blueprints.
• Conduct pre-operational checks before use.

Skills

Operating a 360 excavator

Communication with contractors and clients

Troubleshooting excavator issues

Education

CPCS/NPORS certification with lifting ops above and below 10T

Job description

About Barhale

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel-fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

Company Website:

https://www.barhale.co.uk/

Company Showcase Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA

Why join Barhale?

• As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
• Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
• A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK's largest infrastructure projects and clients
• Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success

Excavator Operator

The Role

To operate/carry out all relevant duties in excavator driving and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a 360 excavator
• Digging trenches, foundations, and other excavation work
• Loading and unloading materials
• Ensuring that the excavator is properly maintained
• Identifying and resolving any issues or problems that arise
• Communicating with other operators, contractors, and clients to ensure the project is on track
• Setting up and preparing the site for excavation work
• Engage with the General foreman and expected to take responsibility to participate in other works if no excavator work is available
• Reading and interpreting construction plans and blueprints
• Conducting pre-operational checks on the excavator

About you

Essential

• CPCS/NPORS - with lifting ops above and below 10T

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well‑being and career aspirations will be supported by.

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Accident and Life Cover
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• 22 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays
• 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological, and financial well‑being.
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position and eligibility)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression.
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training.
• Continuous service awards

Would you like to know more?

Please contact our Recruitment team via [e-mail]