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Excavator Operator
Excavator Operator – Hackney
Role Overview
We are looking for skilled Excavator Operators to join our groundwork teams on a busy project in Hackney. You will operate 360 tracked excavators across a variety of groundwork and drainage tasks, maintaining the highest standards of safety and plant care.
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
- Conducting essential greasing and basic maintenance, keeping machines clean and tidy
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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
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, we are happy to guide you through the transfer process.
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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
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: recruitment@coinford.co.uk Or call: 07584 362 224 or 01342 840 084 Quote: “Excavator Operator – Hackney”
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