360 Operator

Randstad Construction and Property; Braintree; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Weekly pay

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting an experienced 360 Excavator Operator for an ongoing civil engineering project in Tilbury, Essex. You will operate tracked excavators above and below 10 tonnes safely and efficiently, coordinating with site management and groundworkers to complete deep drainage and utility works to tight timelines.

The ideal candidate holds a CPCS/NPORS blue card with CSCS logo, has 2–3 years of relevant experience, and can obtain SEQOHS medical.

Qualifications

• CPCS or NPORS Card: 360 Excavator (Above & Below 10T) with CSCS logo.
• Lifting Operations endorsement strongly preferred.
• 2-3 years’ proven experience operating 360 excavators on civil/groundworks sites.
• Safety-Critical SEQOHS medical certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
• Full site PPE: Orange hi-vis, safety boots, hard hat, safety glasses.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of 360 Excavator machines on busy civil engineering / groundworks sites.
• Executing deep drainage, trenching, grading, and backfilling operations.
• Carrying out safe lifting operations when appropriately ticketed.
• Working safely around live utilities and existing underground infrastructure.
• Loading dumpers and site transport efficiently.
• Conducting daily pre-start checks and reporting mechanical issues immediately.

Skills

CPCS NPORS Card

CSCS logo

SEQOHS medical

Lifting Ops endorsement

Right to work in UK

2-3 years experience

Job description

Job Title: 360 Excavator Operator (CPCS / NPORS)

Location: Tilbury, Essex (RM18)

Rate: £21.00 - £22.00 per hour (Dependent on experience / ticket endorsements)

Duration: Ongoing / Temp

Hours: 40 - 50 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

About the Role

We are currently recruiting an experienced 360 Excavator Operator for a ongoing project in the Tilbury, Essex area.

You will be responsible for operating tracked excavators (above and below 10-tonne) safely and efficiently, working alongside site management and groundworkers to complete excavation, deep drainage, and utility works to tight schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe operation of 360 Excavator machines on busy civil engineering / groundworks sites.
• Executing deep drainage, trenching, grading, and backfilling operations.
• Carrying out safe lifting operations when appropriately ticketed.
• Working safely around live utilities and existing underground infrastructure.
• Loading dumpers and site transport efficiently.
• Conducting daily pre-start checks and reporting mechanical issues immediately.

Requirements & Qualifications

• CPCS or NPORS Card: Valid Blue Competent Operator Card for 360 Excavator (Above & Below 10T) with CSCS logo.
• Lifting Operations: Lifting Ops endorsement strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2-3 years' proven experience operating 360 excavators on civil or groundworks sites.
• Medical: Safety-Critical Medical (SEQOHS) certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
• PPE: Full site PPE (Orange hi-vis, safety boots, hard hat, safety glasses).
• Right to Work: Proof of right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates paid weekly.
• Long-term site duration.
• On-site parking available.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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