Power Infra Excavator Operator | Remote Sites & Overtime

BRUSH Group; Aviemore; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working options (role dependent

Job summary

BRUSH Group is recruiting an Excavator Operator to join the Scotland Operations team, delivering power infrastructure, cable installation and civil projects across the north of Scotland.

You will operate excavators and related plant on live sites, perform daily checks, and work to RAMS and safety standards while supporting neighbouring teams. A CSCS/CPCS/NPORS qualification and a full UK licence are required; flexibility for travel and overtime is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant CPCS or NPORS plant qualifications.
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a wider site team.
• Previous experience operating plant on civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure projects.
• A good understanding of construction site safety and environmental requirements.
• Experience working in rural, remote or environmentally sensitive locations.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel, work away from home, work overtime and work weekends when required.
• Experience working on power infrastructure, cable installation, substations, hydro schemes, roads or utilities projects would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate excavators, dumpers, telehandlers and other relevant machinery, as necessary
• Complete daily plant checks and report any defects, damage or maintenance requirements.
• Load, unload and safely handle plant, equipment and materials.
• Work in line with site RAMS, safety requirements and environmental controls.
• Work closely with Construction Managers, Site Managers, supervisors and ground teams to complete works safely and to programme.
• Complete plant records, timesheets and routine maintenance checks.
• Support general site activities when plant operations are not required.

Skills

CPCS/NPORS

Independent worker

Civil/utility project exp

Site safety knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Job description

BRUSH Group is recruiting an Excavator Operator to join the Scotland Operations team, delivering power infrastructure, cable installation and civil projects across the north of Scotland.

You will operate excavators and related plant on live sites, perform daily checks, and work to RAMS and safety standards while supporting neighbouring teams. A CSCS/CPCS/NPORS qualification and a full UK licence are required; flexibility for travel and overtime is essential.