Excavator Operator

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Dartford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our groundwork team on a busy Dartford project. You will operate a 3-tonne excavator to support drainage and service installation works, coordinating with groundworkers and supervisors to meet safety and quality standards.

Key duties include trenching, installing services, reading drawings, performing pre-start inspections, and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• Valid CPCS or NPORS CSCS-affiliated Excavator card up to 10T.
• Proven experience operating a 3T excavator on drainage and services projects.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Operating a 3T excavator for drainage, utilities, and service installation works.
• Excavating trenches to specified depths and levels for drainage and service runs.
• Installing and working around foul, storm, water, electric, gas, and telecom services.
• Digging around live services using safe excavation techniques and service avoidance procedures.
• Reading and working from drawings, site plans, and laser levels.
• Carrying out daily pre-start plant inspections and basic maintenance checks.
• Maintaining excavators in a clean, safe, and serviceable condition.

Skills

Reliability & punctuality

Teamwork

Tools

CPCS/NPORS CSCS Excavator up to 10T

3T excavator experience

Job description

Excavator Operator

ROLE OVERVIEWWe are looking for a skilledExcavator Operator to join our groundwork teams on a busy project in Dartford.. You will be responsible for operating a 3-tonne excavator to carry out drainage and service installation works, working closely with groundworkers and supervisors to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a 3T excavator for drainage, utilities, and service installation works


• Excavating trenches to specified depths and levels for drainage and service runs


• Installing and working around foul, storm, water, electric, gas, and telecom services


• Digging around live services using safe excavation techniques and service avoidance procedures


• Assisting with the placement of pipes, ducts, chambers, and associated drainage infrastructure


• Backfilling and reinstating excavations in accordance with project specifications


• Lifting and positioning pipes, manholes, chambers, and other materials where authorised


• Reading and working from drawings, site plans, and laser levels


• Ensuring all works are completed safely and to required quality standards


• Carrying out daily pre-start plant inspections and basic maintenance checks


• Maintaining excavators in a clean, safe, and serviceable condition

Requirements

• CPCS or NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Excavator up to 10T Tracked*


• Proven experience operating a 3T excavator on drainage and services projects


• Experience working around live services and following safe digging practices


• Safety Critical Medical (site specific)


• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team


• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• CPCS Lifting Operations / NPORS Excavator as Crane*


• Confined Space Certification


• CAT & Genny Training


• CPCS / NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper*


• CPCS / NPORS Ride-On Roller*


• Street Works (NRSWA) Accreditation


• GPS and laser level experience


• 3+ years of experience in drainage and utility installation works

*Please note: to comply with client requirements, we can only accept NPORS cards that are CSCS-affiliated and carry the CSCS hologram. If you do not currently meet this requirement, please still get in touch – we are happy to guide you through the transfer process.

What We Offer

• Fair and competitive rates with weekly pay


• Ongoing work on groundwork, infrastructure, and drainage projects


• Opportunities to progress into more skilled roles


• Access to further training and plant tickets where required by specific sites