Coinford Ltd
Excavator Operator - Relief Driver
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Excavator Operator - Relief Driver
Excavator Operator – Hailsham Project (Full-Time Relief Role)
Role Overview
We are looking for skilled Excavator Operators to join our groundwork teams on a busy project in Hailsham. 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, requiring a commitment of 4–5 days per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Digging strip foundations, trenches and bulk excavations to drawings and specified 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 employing service avoidance techniques
- Conducting daily pre-start plant safety inspections and maintenance checks
- Carrying out essential greasing, basic maintenance, and keeping machines clean and tidy
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Requirements
Essential
- CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Excavator (+/- 10t Tracked)
- CPCS Lifting Operations / NPORS Excavator as Crane
- Valid Safety Critical Medical (site-specific)
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively with other trades
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable (but not guaranteed)
- GPS machine control experience
- CPCS / NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper
- CPCS / NPORS Ride-On Roller
- CSCS-affiliated Telehandler & Quick Hitch Attachment training
- 5+ years of relevant experience
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Note: Due to client requirements, we only accept NPORS cards affiliated with CSCS (with hologram). If you don’t currently meet this, contact us—we can guide you through the transfer process.
What We Offer
✅ Fair and competitive rates, paid weekly ✅ Ongoing work on groundwork and concrete frame projects ✅ Opportunities to progress into more skilled roles ✅ Access to further training and certifications (depending on site needs)
How to Apply
Send your CV and cards to: recruitment@coinford.co.uk Or call: 📞 07584 362 224 📞 01342 840 084
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