Estate Excavator Operator: Varied Projects & Long-Term Role

Company Details Confidential; Ballybofey; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Permit sponsorship

Long-term employment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Glenmore Estate in Ballybofey, Co. Donegal, is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our estate team.

Based in Ballybofey, you will operate a range of excavators on diverse projects including staff housing, agricultural buildings, roads and drainage, while prioritizing safety and quality. The role offers long-term, permanent employment with opportunities to develop skills within a growing estate operation.

Qualifications

• Has proven experience operating both small and large excavators.
• Has experience working on construction, civil engineering, agricultural, or estate-based projects.
• Demonstrates excellent machine control and safe operating practices.
• Is reliable, hardworking, and takes pride in delivering quality work.
• Can work independently while also contributing positively within a team.
• Holds relevant plant operation certification (preferred).
• Holds a full driving licence (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of excavators, from mini excavators to larger tracked machines.
• Carry out excavation, trenching, grading, levelling, drainage, and foundation works.
• Support the construction of new staff housing, barns, sheds, roads, and other estate developments.
• Assist with renovation and infrastructure projects across the estate.
• Carry out daily machine inspections and basic preventative maintenance.
• Work safely in accordance with company procedures and health and safety legislation.
• Collaborate with site supervisors and groundworkers to ensure projects are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

Skills

Excavator operation

Construction experience

Machine control

Safety compliance

Independence

Team collaboration

Driving licence

Education

Plant operation certification

Driving licence

Job description

Glenmore Estate in Ballybofey, Co. Donegal, is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our estate team.

Based in Ballybofey, you will operate a range of excavators on diverse projects including staff housing, agricultural buildings, roads and drainage, while prioritizing safety and quality. The role offers long-term, permanent employment with opportunities to develop skills within a growing estate operation.