Excavator Operator

Coinford Ltd; Dover; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Dover is seeking an experienced operative who can efficiently manage excavation tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in handling heavy equipment, understanding site drawings, and conducting safety checks. Reliability and teamwork are essential to ensure timely project completion.

Qualifications

• Must be able to carry out daily pre-start plant safety inspections.
• Experience in working around live services is essential.
• 5+ years of overall experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Dig strip foundations and manage site cleanliness.
• Read and understand drawings and levels.
• Work effectively with other trades.

Skills

Ability to dig strip foundations

Eye for finished works (top soil, leveling, etc.)

Capable of lifting heavy equipment

Able to read levels and drawings

Experience with service avoidance techniques

Ability to conduct safety inspections

Proactive time management

Respect for plant and maintenance standards

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