Digger Operator

Wright's Contractors; Knaresborough; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright's Contractors in North Yorkshire seeks a capable digger operator for varied groundworks, drainage, landscaping and rural projects. You will operate excavators and compact plant across sites in the region, handling excavation, grading, trenching and site preparation.

We value safe operation, machine care and clear communication with the ground team. Experience around services, restricted-access sites and working near existing structures is highly useful.

Qualifications

• Proven practical experience operating diggers or excavators.
• Good awareness of site safety and surroundings.
• Details of plant tickets or licences held.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and compact plant safely and efficiently.
• Carry out excavation, grading, trenching, loading and backfilling.
• Work accurately around levels, services and restricted access.
• Complete daily machine checks and report any defects.
• Support groundworkers and other trades when required.
• Keep the work area safe, tidy and well organised.

Skills

Digger/ excavator operation

Site safety awareness

Licence/tickets details

Job description

We are looking for a capable digger operator to join our team on varied groundworks, drainage, landscaping and rural projects.

You will operate excavators and compact plant across projects in North Yorkshire, working on excavation, grading, trenching, loading and site preparation. Jobs range from domestic landscaping to larger commercial and agricultural works.

We need an operator who works safely and accurately, looks after the machine and communicates well with the ground team. Experience working around services, existing properties and restricted-access sites is especially useful.

Key responsibilities

• Operate excavators and compact plant safely and efficiently
• Carry out excavation, grading, trenching, loading and backfilling
• Work accurately around levels, services and restricted access
• Complete daily machine checks and report any defects
• Support groundworkers and other trades when required
• Keep the work area safe, tidy and well organised

Experience and skills

• Proven practical experience operating diggers or excavators
• Good awareness of site safety, underground services and surroundings
• The ability to work accurately from levels and site instructions
• A reliable, careful and team-focused approach
• Details of relevant plant tickets or certificates held
• Details of your driving licence and the machine sizes you have operated

The role is based from Knaresborough, with work across North Yorkshire and surrounding areas. Working hours, pay and the working arrangement will be discussed with suitable applicants.