360 Operator

Fawkes & Reece Southern; Brighton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Southern is seeking a 360 Excavator Operator for temporary full-time work in the Brighton area. The role involves safe operation of 360 excavators on highways, earthworks and drainage tasks, with duties aligned to project drawings and site plans.

You will work closely with groundworkers and engineers to uphold safety standards and ensure timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator qualification, a full UK driving licence, and hands-on experience in

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a 360 Excavator Operator on highways or major infrastructure projects.
• Valid CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience with GPS/machine control systems.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate 360 excavators on highways and roadworks projects.
• Carry out excavation, earthworks, drainage and service installation tasks.
• Follow site drawings and plans with supervision guidance.
• Maintain daily plant checks and report defects promptly.
• Work with groundworkers and site management to maintain safety and productivity.

Skills

360 operator experience

Safety awareness

Team player

Education

CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator qualification

Tools

GPS/machine control systems

Job description

Salary: GBP21 - GBP23 per hour

Do currently work in Construction? Are you a 360 Operator within the civil engineering space and looking for a new opportunity? If the answers is yes, we have roles opening with a reputable civil engineering company in the Brightonarea.

• Role: 360 Operator
• Location: Brighton
• Contract type: Temporary (Full time)
• Pay rate: £21-23 per hour.

The company:

A well-established national civil engineering company that focuses on the highways, bridges, airports, sewage systems, pipelines, and railways.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate 360 excavators on highways, roadworks and structures projects.
• Undertake excavation and earthworks, including bulk excavation, reduced-level digs, trenching and grading.
• Carry out drainage, ducting, foundations and service installation works.
• Assist with road construction, formation, kerbing, footways and associated groundwork.
• Work around existing underground and overhead services, maintaining a high level of awareness and control.
• Assist with structural works, including excavation around foundations, abutments, retaining walls and other structures.
• Carry out lifting operations using the excavator where authorised and within the operator's competency.
• Work from construction drawings, site plans, levels and instructions from supervisors or engineers.
• Maintain accurate control of excavation levels and profiles where required.
• Conduct daily plant checks and report defects, damage or maintenance requirements immediately.
• Ensure excavator attachments are correctly fitted and used safely.
• Work closely with groundworkers, banksmen, site supervisors, engineers and other plant operators.
• Maintain safe exclusion zones and follow site traffic management arrangements.
• Comply with all company, client and project-specific health and safety procedures.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and environmental control.
• Complete work to the required programme, specification and quality standards.
• Proven experience as a 360 Excavator Operator within highways, civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.
• Valid CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator qualification.
• Experience working on highways and road construction projects.
• Experience with excavation, drainage, earthworks and service installation.
• Good understanding of safe digging practices and working around live services.
• Ability to work effectively alongside groundworkers and site management.
• Strong awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Reliable, punctual and professional approach to work.
• Ability to follow site drawings, instructions and excavation plans.
• Experience working on major highways or infrastructure schemes.
• Experience working around structures, bridges, retaining walls and foundations.
• Experience with GPS/machine control systems.
• Experience using a variety of excavator attachments.
• Experience working on live or high-risk highway environments.
• Knowledge of temporary works and excavation support systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will be:

• Safety-conscious and committed to maintaining a zero-incident working environment.
• Experienced and confident in operating heavy plant around people, vehicles and existing infrastructure.
• Able to work accurately and efficiently to programme.
• A strong team player with good communication skills.
• Adaptable and willing to undertake a variety of site-based duties.
• Professional, dependable and punctual.
• Proactive in identifying hazards and raising concerns with site management.