360 Excavator Operator
- ipswich, england, United Kingdom
- Contract·On-site
Job Description
We are currently looking for an experienced 360 Excavator Operator to join a long-term civil engineering project in the Suffolk area.
This is a great opportunity for a skilled and reliable operator looking for consistent, long-term work on a busy civils project.
The Role
The successful candidate will be operating a 360 excavator as part of a groundworks and civils team, carrying out a variety of excavation and earthworks duties.
Responsibilities will include:
- Operating a 360 excavator safely and efficiently
- Excavating trenches for underground services
- Digging around existing services
- Excavating to levels and working to site specifications
- Loading and moving spoil and materials
- Assisting Groundworkers with ducting and service installation
- General earthworks and ground preparation
- Working alongside Groundworkers and Dumper Drivers
- Carrying out daily machine checks
- Maintaining a safe working environment around other plant and personnel
- Following site drawings, levels and instructions
Requirements
- Proven experience operating a 360 excavator
- Valid CPCS or NPORS card
- Relevant 360 excavator category
- Experience working on civils, groundworks, utilities or infrastructure projects
- Experience digging trenches and working around underground services
- Ability to work accurately to levels
- Good understanding of site health & safety
- Reliable and hardworking attitude
- Able to work effectively as part of a site team
Experience operating machines above and below 10 tonnes would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
- Long-term project with ongoing work
- Competitive rate depending on experience
- Consistent hours
- Opportunity for further work following successful completion
- Work with an established contractor
- Immediate start available for the right candidate


