Excavator Operative

Carnell Support Services; Chapel St Leonards; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Night-out allowances

Job summary

Carnell is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our Technology & Infrastructure team, supporting highway and civil projects across the UK. The role involves nationwide travel, working away from home, and occasional night and weekend working.

You will operate 10 tonne+ tracked excavators, perform trenching, reinstatement, lifting, and maintain safe practices on site. CPCS/NPORS 10T+ card and full UK driving licence are essential, with a commitment to high standards of health and

Qualifications

• Experience operating tracked excavators on construction, highways or civil projects.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home when required.
• Commitment to health and safety and safe excavation practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate 10 tonne+ tracked excavators safely and efficiently.
• Carry out excavation, drainage, trenching and reinstatement works.
• Undertake lifting operations in line with CPCS/NPORS requirements.
• Excavate safely around underground services.
• Complete daily plant checks and basic maintenance.
• Work to site drawings, specifications and safe systems of work.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and quality on site.

Skills

Excavator operation

Travel willing

Safety aware

Tools

CPCS/NPORS 10T+ card

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Location: East Midlands/ Nationwide
Employment Type: Full Time

Carnell is looking for an experienced Excavator Operative to join our Technology & Infrastructure team, supporting highway and civil engineering projects across the UK. This role involves nationwide travel, working away from home, and occasional night and weekend working.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate 10 tonne and above tracked excavators safely and efficiently.
• Carry out excavation, drainage, trenching and reinstatement works.
• Undertake lifting operations in line with CPCS/NPORS requirements.
• Excavate safely around underground services.
• Complete daily plant checks and basic maintenance.
• Work to site drawings, specifications and safe systems of work.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and quality on site.

Essential Requirements

• Current CPCS or NPORS card for 10T+ Tracked Excavator with Lifting Operations.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Proven experience operating tracked excavators on construction, highways or civil engineering projects.
• Good understanding of safe excavation practices.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home when required.
• Highways or National Highways experience.

Desirable

• Cat & Genny.
• First Aid.
• Additional plant tickets (Dumper, Roller, Telehandler).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• Night-out and working-away allowances.
• PPE and company vehicle provided where applicable.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Why Carnell?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on being:

• Passionate about delivering excellence.
• Responsive to our customers and colleagues.
• Innovative in finding better ways to work.
• Trustworthy in everything we do.
• Respectful of each other and the communities we serve.

Carnell is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. We are equally committed to supporting the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees, ensuring everyone returns home safely every day.