Laing O'Rourke
Excavator Driver
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Location
HMP Garth & Wymott Project
LOR Site Cabins
Road Between HMP Garth & Wymott
Ulnes Walton Lane
Preston
PR26 8LW
Rate of Pay
£22.00 per hour
Duties
- Operate excavators safely and efficiently in accordance with site requirements.
- Carry out excavation, grading, loading and lifting activities as directed.
- Conduct pre-start checks, routine inspections and basic maintenance.
- Complete daily plant checks and defect reporting documentation.
- Work in accordance with lifting plans and safe systems of work.
- Liaise with Supervisors and Site Management regarding work activities.
- Maintain a safe and tidy working area at all times.
- Attend site briefings, toolbox talks and training as required.
- Comply with all health, safety and environmental standards.
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Experience/Skills Required
- Previous experience operating excavators on construction or civil engineering projects.
- CPCS Excavator Above and Below 10 Tonnes.
- CPCS Lifting Operations endorsement.
- Good understanding of safe digging practices and service avoidance.
- Strong awareness of health and safety requirements.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Requirements
- Valid CPCS Card for Excavator Above and Below 10 Tonnes.
- CPCS Lifting Operations endorsement.
- Full right to work in the UK.
- Previous construction site experience.
- Ability to travel to the Preston project location.
About Us
Laing O'Rourke is an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects across the UK, Middle East and Australia.
With more than 150 years of experience, we continue to deliver some of the world's most challenging and innovative construction projects.
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