Tracked Dumper Driver

Fawkes & Reece; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking an experienced Tracked Dumper Driver for a temporary full-time role in Medway, Kent. You will operate tracked dumpers safely around construction and earthworks sites, coordinating with groundworkers and supervisors to move materials efficiently and to required standards.

You will perform daily checks, follow site procedures and traffic plans, and maintain a clean, safe working area while ensuring loads stay within weight limits. A CPCS/NPORS cert is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating tracked dumpers on construction, civil engineering or earthworks sites.
• Certification such as CPCS or NPORS.
• Strong health and safety knowledge on site.
• Ability to perform daily plant checks.
• Reliable and punctual, a good team player.
• Full driving licence desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tracked dumpers in accordance with manufacturer instructions and site requirements.
• Transport and tip soil, stone, aggregates, spoil and other materials around site.
• Carry out daily pre-start checks and report any defects or maintenance requirements.
• Operate machinery safely on varying ground conditions, gradients and confined areas.
• Follow site traffic management plans, exclusion zones and safe systems of work.
• Work effectively alongside other plant operators and groundworkers.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area around the machine.
• Ensure loads are transported safely and within the machine's operating capacity.
• Assist with general site duties when required.
• Comply with all company, site and health & safety procedures.
• Report any incidents, near misses, hazards or equipment defects to the appropriate supervisor.

Skills

Tracked dumper operation

Site safety procedures

Plant checks

Team player

Safety awareness

Instruction follow-through

Driving licence

Education

CPCS or NPORS certification

Job description

Are you a Tracked Dumper Driver within the civil engineering space and looking for a new opportunity? If the answers is yes, we have roles opening with a reputable civil engineering company in Medway the area.

• Location: Medway, Kent


• Contract type: Temporary (Full time)


• Pay rate: £20-22 per hour


• Fawkes & Reece contact: Shay Tobin (Brighton Office)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and reliable

Tracked Dumper Driver to join our site team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating tracked dumpers safely and efficiently, transporting and tipping materials around construction and earthworks sites.

You will work closely with groundworkers, site supervisors and other plant operators to ensure materials are moved safely and work is completed efficiently and to the required standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate tracked dumpers in accordance with manufacturer instructions and site requirements.


• Transport and tip soil, stone, aggregates, spoil and other materials around site.


• Carry out daily pre-start checks and report any defects or maintenance requirements.


• Operate machinery safely on varying ground conditions, gradients and confined areas.


• Follow site traffic management plans, exclusion zones and safe systems of work.


• Work effectively alongside other plant operators and groundworkers.


• Maintain a clean and safe working area around the machine.


• Ensure loads are transported safely and within the machine's operating capacity.


• Assist with general site duties when required.


• Comply with all company, site and health & safety procedures.


• Report any incidents, near misses, hazards or equipment defects to the appropriate supervisor.

Requirements

• Proven experience operating tracked dumpers on construction, civil engineering or earthworks sites.


• Relevant plant operator certification, such as

CPCS or NPORS, where required.

• Good understanding of construction site health and safety procedures.


• Ability to carry out basic daily plant checks.


• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.


• Good awareness of surrounding personnel, plant and site hazards.


• Ability to follow instructions and work safely with minimal supervision.


• Full driving licence desirable but not essential, depending on site requirements.