Excavator Operator - Relief Driver

Coinford Ltd

Date: 1 hour ago
City: Harlow, England
Contract type: Full time

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for skilled Excavator Operators to join our groundwork teams on a busy project in Harlow. You will operate 360 tracked excavators across a variety of groundwork and drainage tasks, maintaining the highest standards of safety and plant care.

This is a Relief Driver role for 4 weeks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Digging strip foundations, trenches and bulk excavations to drawings and levels
  • Topsoil levelling, type 1 / crush placement and road formation works
  • Lifting and working with trench boxes, manhole boxes and trench sheets
  • Acknowledging the need for dig permits before breaking ground
  • Experienced working around live services and in service avoidance techniques
  • Carrying out daily pre-start plant safety inspections and maintenance checks
  • Carrying out essential greasing and basic maintenance, keeping machines clean and tidy

REQUIREMENTS

  • CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Excavator +/- 10t Tracked*
  • CPCS Lifting Ops / NPORS* Excavator as Crane
  • Safety Critical Medical (site specific)
  • Reliable, punctual and able to work well with other trades
  • Right to work in the UK

DESIRABLE

  • GPS machine control experience
  • CPCS / NPORS* Forward Tipping Dumper
  • CPCS / NPORS* Ride-On Roller
  • CPCS / NPORS* Telehandler
  • CPCS / NPORS* Quick Hitch Attachment
  • 5+ years of experience
  • Please note: to comply with client requirements, we can only accept NPORS cards that are CSCS-affiliated and carry the CSCS hologram. If you do not currently meet this requirement, please still get in touch – we are happy to guide you through the transfer process.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Fair and competitive rates with weekly pay
  • Ongoing work on groundwork and concrete frame projects
  • Opportunities to move into more skilled roles
  • Access to further training and tickets where required by specific sites

HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV and cards to or call 07584 362 224 or 01342 840 084, quoting “Excavator Operator – Harlow”.