Machine Operative

Octavius Infrastructure Limited; Arun; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension

Life Assurance

25 days annual leave

Enhanced parental benefits

Résumé du poste

Octavius Infrastructure Limited is recruiting a Machine Operative/Excavator Operator for the A29 Barnham Road Roundabout project in West Sussex. You will operate an excavator safely, undertake daily checks and support drainage and civils works as part of a busy site delivery team.

We offer a competitive package including Pension, Life Assurance, 25 days annual leave (plus your birthday off), enhanced Paternity & Maternity benefits and opportunities to develop professionally within Octavius.

Qualifications

• CPCS/NPORS/CSCS certification for excavator operation
• NVQ Level 2 in Plant Operations or equivalent advantageous
• Experience operating excavators on construction/civil sites
• Good understanding of safe plant operation and daily checks
• Full UK driving licence
• HE Passport and manual handling knowledge would be advantageous

Responsabilités

• Operate excavator safely and efficiently on site
• Carry out daily plant checks and routine maintenance
• Support drainage and civils works as part of the delivery team
• Work with Gangers, Engineers and Site Managers to deliver the project on time

Connaissances

Experience excavator operation

Safety conscious

Reliability

Daily checks

Formation

CPCS/NPORS/CSCS certification

Plant Operations NVQ Level 2

Slinger

CAT & Genny/underground services qualification

First Aid qualification

Full UK driving licence

HE Passport & Manual Handling

Description du poste

Machine Operative / Excavator Operator | BarnhamWe are recruiting for a Machine Operative / Excavator Operator to join us here at Octavius.

You'll join our Regional Civil Engineering team working on our A29 Barnham Road Roundabout scheme in West Sussex, delivering highways and associated civil engineering works for West Sussex County Council.

-You'll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is)

Operating an excavator safely and efficiently as part of our site delivery team, supporting drainage and wider civils works.

You'll take pride in your machine, complete daily checks and help us deliver the job safely, efficiently and right first time.

-You'll work with… (because relationships are important)

Our Gangers, Engineers, Site Managers and wider delivery team.

We're a close-knit team where everyone looks out for one another, takes ownership and plays their part in delivering a great job.

-You'll receive…. (because we value you)

We offer a competitive rewards package including Pension, Life Assurance, 25 days Annual Leave (plus your birthday off), enhanced Paternity & Maternity benefits and the opportunity to develop personally and professionally.

We invest in our people, giving you opportunities to broaden your skills, gain experience and build a long-term career with Octavius.

-About you…. (what you are skilled at)

You're an experienced Excavator Operator who takes pride in doing a good job. You're reliable, safety-conscious and comfortable working as part of a busy civil engineering site team.

-You'll bring… (your wealth of experience & qualifications)

• -Relevant CPCS or NPORS/CSCS qualification for operating an excavator
• -Relevant CPCS/NPORS lifting category
• -Experience operating excavators within construction or civil engineering
• -Good understanding of safe plant operation and daily checks
• -Full UK driving licence
• -HE Passport and Manual Handling
• -A positive attitude and strong commitment to safety
• Plant Operations NVQ Level 2, Slinger, CAT & Genny/underground services or First Aid qualifications would also be advantageous.

Ready to put your skills to work on a major local infrastructure project? We'd love to hear from you.

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.

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Machine Operative

Company: Octavius Infrastructure Limited Salary: Not specified Hours: Full-time Location: PO19 1TY Job type: Permanent Posting date: 20 Oct 2026 Closing date: 19 Nov 2026

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