Yard Operative – 360 Excavator Operator

Location: Hinckley, LE10 Pay: £15.00 per hour PAYE Contract: Temporary – 24 August 2026 to 31 January 2027 (possibilty of becoming perm) Hours: 45 hours per week Working Hours: 7:30am – 4:30pm We are recruiting for an experienced Yard Operative / 360 Excavator Operator to join a busy operational site in Hinckley. This is a hands-on yard-based role and applicants must hold a valid 360 Excavator licence and have experience operating both tracked and wheeled excavators using pedal grabs. ## Duties Operate 360 excavators safely and efficiently Operate both tracked and wheeled machines Use pedal grabs to handle and move materials Load, unload and move materials around the yard Carry out routine machine and safety checks Maintain a safe and tidy working environment Support general yard operations when required Follow all site health and safety procedures ## Essential Requirements Valid 360 Excavator licence/ticket Tracked and wheeled excavator experience Previous experience operating pedal grabs Previous experience working within a yard, recycling, waste, aggregates, metals or similar operational environment Good understanding of site health and safety Reliable and able to work as part of a busy operational team Please note: Applicants without the required 360 excavator licence and relevant operating experience will not be considered. £15\.00 per hour PAYE \| 45 hours per week \| Immediate August start Please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your relevant excavator and pedal grab experience