360 Operator

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

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group in Brighton is seeking a 360 Excavator Operator for highways, bridges and major infrastructure projects. You will safely operate 360 excavators on-site, perform earthworks and assist with drainage and service installations.

The role requires CPCS or NPORS 360 qualification, a full UK driving licence and proven experience on roadworks. You will work with groundworkers and site management, adhere to safety procedures and contribute to project programs.

Qualifications

• Valid CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator qualification.
• Experience working on highways and road construction projects.
• Knowledge of safe digging practices and working around live services.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate 360 excavators on highways, roadworks and structures projects.
• Undertake excavation and earthworks, including bulk excavation, trenching and grading.
• Carry out drainage, ducting, foundations and service installation works.
• Assist with road construction, formation, kerbing, footways and associated groundwork.

Skills

360 Excavator operation

Highway/roadworks experience

Health and safety awareness

GPS/machine control systems

Driving licence

Tools

CPCS/NPORS 360 Excavator qualification

Job description

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 Brighton

area.

• Role: 360 Operator
• Location: Brighton
• Contract type: Temporary (Full time)
• Pay rate: £21-23 per hour.
• Fawkes & Reece contact: Shay Tobin (Brighton Office)

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.