Excavator Operator

Coinford Holdings Ltd; Thanet District; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Ongoing groundwork projects

Training opportunities

Job summary

Coinford Holdings Ltd is seeking skilled Excavator Operators to join our groundwork teams on a busy project in Thanet. You will operate 360 tracked excavators across a variety of groundwork and drainage tasks, keeping safety and plant care to the highest standards.

Responsibilities include digging strip foundations, trenches and bulk excavations, topsoil levelling, road formation works and daily safety inspections.

Qualifications

• CPCS/NPORS CSCS Excavator (approx 10t) required.
• Safety Critical Medical (site specific) required.

Responsibilities

• Operate 360 tracked excavators across groundwork and drainage tasks.
• Dig foundations, trenches and bulk excavations to drawings/levels.
• Carry out daily pre-start plant safety inspections and basic maintenance.
• Assist with site safety and care of plant equipment.

Skills

Excavator operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Punctuality

Tools

NPORS/CSCS

CSCS hologram

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 Thanet. 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