Excavator Operator

Coinford Holdings Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Ongoing groundwork projects

Opportunities to upskill

Training and tickets

Job summary

Coinford Holdings Ltd in Sittingbourne is seeking skilled Excavator Operators to join our groundwork team on a busy project. You will operate 360 tracked excavators across drainage and foundations, prioritising safety and plant care.

The role includes completing daily safety checks, working around live services, and coordinating with other trades. A CSCS-affiliated NPORS/ CPCS excavator card and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• CPCS/NPORS CSCS-affiliated excavator cards required.
• CSCS-affiliated NPORS cards accepted with CSCS hologram.
• Must have safety-critical medical and be fit for site work.

Responsibilities

• Digging strip foundations, trenches and bulk excavations to drawings and levels.
• Topsoil levelling, type 1/crush placement and road formation works.
• Lifting and working with trench boxes and manhole boxes.
• Carry out daily plant safety inspections and maintenance checks.
• Operate 360 tracked excavators while maintaining site safety.

Education

CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Excavator +/- 10t Tracked

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

Job description

Build your career and be a part of a great team

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for skilled Excavator Operators to join our groundwork teams on a busy project in Sittingbourne. You will operate 360 tracked excavators across a variety of groundwork and drainage tasks, maintaining the highest standards of safety and plant care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Digging strip foundations, trenches and bulk excavations to drawings and levels
• Topsoil levelling, type 1 / crush placement and road formation works
• Lifting and working with trench boxes, manhole boxes and trench sheets
• Acknowledging the need for dig permits before breaking ground
• 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

• CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Excavator +/- 10t Tracked*
• 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