Excavator Operator: Drainage & Utilities — Ongoing Site Work

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Dartford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our groundwork team on a busy Dartford project. You will operate a 3-tonne excavator to support drainage and service installation works, coordinating with groundworkers and supervisors to meet safety and quality standards.

Key duties include trenching, installing services, reading drawings, performing pre-start inspections, and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• Valid CPCS or NPORS CSCS-affiliated Excavator card up to 10T.
• Proven experience operating a 3T excavator on drainage and services projects.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Operating a 3T excavator for drainage, utilities, and service installation works.
• Excavating trenches to specified depths and levels for drainage and service runs.
• Installing and working around foul, storm, water, electric, gas, and telecom services.
• Digging around live services using safe excavation techniques and service avoidance procedures.
• Reading and working from drawings, site plans, and laser levels.
• Carrying out daily pre-start plant inspections and basic maintenance checks.
• Maintaining excavators in a clean, safe, and serviceable condition.

Skills

Reliability & punctuality

Teamwork

Tools

CPCS/NPORS CSCS Excavator up to 10T

3T excavator experience

Job description

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our groundwork team on a busy Dartford project. You will operate a 3-tonne excavator to support drainage and service installation works, coordinating with groundworkers and supervisors to meet safety and quality standards.

Key duties include trenching, installing services, reading drawings, performing pre-start inspections, and maintaining equipment.