Contract 360° Excavator Operator for Water & Civils

Fawkes & Reece Group

Swindon

On-site

GBP 33,000 - 46,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking an experienced 360° Excavator / Machine Operator to work on water and civil engineering projects across the M4 Corridor. You will operate excavators safely on deep trenching, shoring, pipe installation and reinstatement.

The role requires proven operator experience on water/utilities projects, compliance with site safety and temporary works, and the ability to coordinate with Site Supervisors and Signallers. Immediate start for freelance/contract work.

Qualifications

Proven experience operating 360° excavators on water, utilities, drainage or heavy civil projects.
Experience working on deep excavations and trenching.
Good understanding of excavation safety and temporary works.
Experience working around live underground services.
Experience installing and removing trench boxes or other shoring systems.
Experience lifting pipes, chambers and other materials using an excavator where appropriately qualified.
Ability to work effectively as part of a site team.
Strong understanding of site health & safety requirements.
Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions from Site Management and the appointed Slinger/Signaller.

Responsibilities

Safely operate 360° excavators on water, utility and civil engineering projects.
Carry out deep trench and chamber excavations in accordance with approved methods and temporary-works requirements.
Excavate accurately to formation levels and gradients.
Work safely around live underground and overhead services.
Carry out controlled excavation around identified and exposed services.
Trim trench bottoms, form sumps and prepare chamber excavations.
Install and remove trench boxes, sheets, frames and other proprietary shoring systems.
Lift and position pipes, fittings, valves, precast chambers and temporary-works equipment where appropriately authorised.
Work within machine load charts, rated capacities and safe working limits.
Safely use quick hitches and a range of excavator attachments.
Load dumpers and wagons and manage excavated materials.
Backfill around pipework, chambers and existing services without causing damage.
Complete daily plant inspections and report any defects immediately.
Check safety devices, alarms, cameras, quick hitches, lifting points and fluid levels.
Follow approved excavation and shoring sequences.
Maintain safe stand-off distances from excavation edges.
Keep spoil and materials within designated areas.
Work closely with the authorised Slinger/Signaller during lifting operations.
Maintain clear communication during lifting activities and stop operations if communication is lost.
Ensure suspended loads are never slewed over personnel or occupied work areas.
Assist with controlled placement of bedding, surround and backfill materials.
Safely park, isolate and secure the excavator at the end of each shift.