Excavator Operator

Coinford Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Dartford is seeking experienced individuals for groundwork roles. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in digging foundations and working with construction machinery. Key responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance and maintaining a high standard of equipment. The role requires reliability, punctuality, and a proactive attitude towards teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experienced in digging strip foundations.
• Proficient in looking after plant and maintaining it to high standards.
• Ability to work with trench boxes and manhole boxes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out essential maintenance checks.
• Work well with other trades and operatives.
• Ensure compliance with dig permits.

Skills

Ability to dig strip foundations

Attention to finished works

Experience with trench boxes

Ability to read levels and drawings

Working around live services

Managing daily pre-start safety inspections

Tools

GPS machine control

Telehandlers

Dumpers

Rollers

Job description

Essential Role Requirements

• Able to dig strip foundations
• An excellent eye for finished works. For example, top soil, levelling muck, type 1, crush and road formation
• Capable of lifting and working with trench boxes, manhole boxes, drag boxes, and trench sheets
• Able to read and understand levels and drawings
• Acknowledge the need for dig permits before breaking ground
• Experienced working around live services, and in service avoidance techniques
• Able to competently carry out daily pre-start plant safety inspections and maintenance checks, and communicate service requirements in good time to the site management team
• Able to carry out essential greasing, basic maintenance and always keep machines clean and tidy
• Must be driven to show respect for plant and maintain to a high standard
• Proactive and able to manage time effectively
  
  

Desirable

• Any experience with or knowledge of GPS machine control would be advantageous
• Additional CPCS/NPORS* tickets and experienced in operating any of the following; Telehandlers, Dumpers, Rollers
• 5+ Years experience
  
  

General Expectations

• Reliable & punctual
• Able to work well with other trades and operatives on site and support the programme delivery on time
• Right to work in the UK