PTS 360 Operator

Teamforce Labour Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Teamforce Labour are currently seeking an experienced PTS 360 Excavator Operator for a project in Northampton. The role is on a rail civils site for approx 2 months.

You will operate a 360 excavator safely, trench and excavate, assist with trackside civil works, and ensure compliance with Network Rail safety standards. CPCS/NPORS 360 certs and PTS are required.

Qualifications

• Valid CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator certification.
• Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety).
• Experience on railway infrastructure or civil projects.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Relevant lifting operations endorsement where required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 360 excavator safely and efficiently on a railway civils project.
• Carry out excavation, trenching, drainage and general earthworks.
• Assist with trackside civil engineering and infrastructure works.
• Work safely around underground services and railway infrastructure.
• Conduct daily plant inspections and report defects.
• Collaborate with site supervisors, engineers and groundworkers.
• Ensure compliance with Network Rail safety standards and site procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Skills

CPCS/NPORS 360 Excavator certification

Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety)

Railway infrastructure experience

Health and safety awareness

Teamwork

Lifting operations endorsement where/​

Job description

Teamforce Labour are currently seeking an experienced PTS 360 Excavator Operator for a project in Northampton.

Duration: 2 Months

Role & Responsibilities

• Operate a 360 excavator safely and efficiently on a railway civils project.
• Carry out excavation, trenching, drainage and general earthworks.
• Assist with trackside civil engineering and infrastructure works.
• Work safely around existing underground services and railway infrastructure.
• Conduct daily plant inspections and report any defects.
• Work closely with site supervisors, engineers and groundworkers.
• Ensure all works comply with Network Rail safety standards and site‑specific procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Requirements

• Valid CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator certification.
• Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety).
• Previous experience working on railway infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Relevant lifting operations endorsement where required.

About Us

Teamforce Labour is a trusted provider of skilled personnel to the Rail, Civil Engineering and Construction industries across the UK. We pride ourselves on delivering top-quality talent to our clients while fostering fair and inclusive recruitment practices.

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