35 Tonne Machine Driver

Sherlock Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

On-site induction

Parking on site

5 months duration

Job summary

Sherlock Recruitment is seeking 3 experienced 35-tonne Excavator Operators for a Data Centre project in Dublin. You will operate a 35-tonne machine with a 5-tonne hydraulic breaker to perform bulk excavation and rock breaking tasks on site.

Key requirements include proven 35t excavator experience, breaker operation, bulk excavation, and solid site safety knowledge. Immediate start for 5 months with parking and induction provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating large 35-tonne excavators.
• Experience using a 5-tonne hydraulic breaker is preferred.
• Experience in bulk excavation and rock breaking on site.
• Strong understanding of construction site safety.
• Reliable and safety-conscious, team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 35-tonne excavator fitted with a 5-tonne hydraulic breaker.
• Carry out bulk excavation and muck-shifting operations.
• Break out rock, hard ground and existing concrete.
• Reduce large sections of rock to manageable sizes.
• Load excavated material into dump trucks and dumpers.
• Excavate foundations, service corridors and underground infrastructure.
• Trim and level excavation areas to formation levels.
• Work safely alongside groundworkers and other plant operators.
• Complete daily machine checks and report defects.
• Follow all site health and safety procedures.

Skills

Excavator 35t experience

Hydraulic breaker

Bulk excavation

Rock breaking

Site safety

Team player

Education

Safe Pass

Manual Handling

Plant operator certification

Job description

35-Tonne Excavator Operator – Data Centre Project

Location: Dublin
Start Date: Immediate Start
Duration: 5 Months
Positions Available: 3
Hours: As per site requirements

Sherlock Recruitment is currently seeking 3 experienced 35-Tonne Excavator Operators

The successful candidates will be operating a 35-tonne excavator fitted with a 5-tonne hydraulic breaker, carrying out bulk excavation and rock-breaking works on site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating a 35-tonne excavator fitted with a 5-tonne hydraulic breaker.
• Carrying out bulk excavation and muck-shifting operations.
• Breaking out rock, hard ground and existing concrete.
• Reducing large sections of rock to manageable sizes.
• Loading excavated material and broken rock into dump trucks and articulated dumpers.
• Excavating foundations, service corridors and underground infrastructure.
• Trimming and levelling excavation areas to required formation levels.
• Working safely alongside groundworkers and other plant operators.
• Completing daily machine checks and reporting any defects.
• Following all site health and safety procedures.

Requirements:

• Proven experience operating large excavators (35 tonnes).
• Experience using hydraulic breakers, preferably 5-tonne breakers.
• Previous experience in bulk excavation and rock breaking.
• Valid Safe Pass.
• Manual Handling certification.
• Relevant plant operator certification.
• Strong understanding of construction site safety.
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work as part of a team.

What's on Offer:

• 5 months of work.
• Immediate start.
• Plenty of parking available on site.
• Online and on-site induction provided.