Excavator Operator

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

Job summary

A construction company in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled operator proficient in GPS and a 14T Machine. The role includes digging strip foundations, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating with other trades. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and demonstrate strong time management skills. This position values reliability and teamwork in achieving project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must have or be willing to operate GPS.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a relevant role is preferred.
• Capable of working around live services and applying service avoidance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and carry out daily pre-start safety checks.
• Dig strip foundations and maintain site cleanliness.
• Work collaboratively with other trades to support program delivery.

Skills

GPS operation

Operating 14T Machine

Reading levels and drawings

Safety inspections and maintenance checks

Time management

Tools

Telehandlers

Dumpers

Rollers

Job description

Essential Role Requirements

• Must have or be willing to operate GPS
• Comfortable operating a 14T Machine
• 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