Excavator Operator

Coinford Holdings Ltd; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Ongoing groundwork projects

Job summary

Coinford Holdings Ltd is seeking skilled Excavator Operators for a busy groundwork project in West Sussex. You will predominantly operate a 35T tracked excavator with a hydraulic breaker, load ADTs, and support bulk earthworks and material movement.

The ideal candidate has proven experience with large excavators, and a strong focus on safety around heavy plant, with ability to perform pre-start inspections and basic maintenance. Right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Experience using hydraulic breakers on large excavators – ESSENTIAL.
• CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) 360 Excavator – Essential.
• CPCS Lifting Ops / NPORS Excavator as Crane.
• Safety Critical Medical (site specific).
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well with other trades.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Operating 35T tracked excavators safely and efficiently.
• Operating a 35T excavator with hydraulic breaker for breaking concrete, hardstanding, rock and other materials.
• Loading ADTs safely and efficiently, ensuring loads are distributed appropriately.
• Carrying out bulk excavation and earthworks.
• Loading and moving soil, spoil, aggregates and other materials.
• Experience working around live services and in service avoidance techniques.
• Carrying out daily pre-start plant safety inspections and maintenance checks.
• Carrying out essential greasing and basic maintenance, keeping machines clean and tidy.

Skills

Hydraulic breaker operation on large 0

Operating 35T tracked excavators

Loading ADTs

Bulk earthworks

Education

CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) 360 Excavator

Tools

CPCS Lifting Ops / NPORS Excavator as Crane

Job description

Build your career and be a part of a great team

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for skilled and experienced Excavator Operators to join our groundwork teams on a busy project in West Sussex.

The role will primarily involve operating a 35T tracked excavator with breaker attachment, together with loading Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs) and supporting bulk earthworks and material movement operations.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience operating large excavators, working safely around heavy plant and carrying out high-volume excavation and breaking works.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operating 35T tracked excavators safely and efficiently
• Operating a 35T excavator with hydraulic breaker attachment for breaking concrete, hardstanding, rock and other materials as required
• Loading ADTs safely and efficiently, ensuring loads are distributed appropriately
• Carrying out bulk excavation and earthworks
• Loading and moving soil, spoil, aggregates and other materials
• Experienced working around live services and in service avoidance techniques
• Carrying out daily pre-start plant safety inspections and maintenance checks
• Carrying out essential greasing and basic maintenance, keeping machines clean and tidy

REQUIREMENTs

• Experience using hydraulic breakers on large excavators – ESSENTIAL
• CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) 360 Excavator* - Essential
• CPCS Lifting Ops / NPORS* Excavator as Crane
• Safety Critical Medical (site specific)
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well with other trades
• Right to work in the UK

DESIRABLE

• CPCS / NPORS* Forward Tipping Dumper
• CPCS / NPORS* Ride-On Roller
• 5+ years of experience

* 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 and concrete frame projects
• Opportunities to move into more skilled roles
• Access to further training and tickets where required by specific sites