Excavator Operator

Main job: Operate a 3-ton (mini) excavator on UK construction sites for digging, trenching, and loading. Key Responsibilities 1. Operate excavator: Dig, load, place materials 2. Safety: Check machine, use banksman, follow site rules 3. Tasks: Trench for services, foundations, landscaping 4. Maintenance: Basic checks, report issues 5. Teamwork: Work with groundworkers, banksmen Requirements – UK 2026 - Quals: CPCS 3-ton excavator card (or equiv) - Experience: 1-2 years operating mini diggers - Skills: Spatial awareness, manual handling - Certs: CSCS card, SMSTS helpful Typical Day - AM: Briefing, check machine - Work: Dig, load, move - PM: Clean up, report issues