360 Excavator Operator

Main job: Operate a 360° tracked excavator (digger) to dig, demolish, and move materials on construction, quarrying, or groundworks sites. Key Responsibilities 1. Operate excavator: Dig trenches, foundations, level ground, load lorries 2. Attachments: Swap buckets, breakers, grabs as needed 3. Safety checks: Pre-start checks, watch for hazards, keep people clear 4. Site tasks: Demolition, ground prep, material handling 5. Compliance: Follow site rules, PUWER, banksman signals 6. Efficiency: Meet targets, minimise damage to surfaces Requirements – UK 2026 - Quals: CPCS or NPORS card for 360 excavators (A2 or equiv) - Experience: 2-5 years operating 360s - Tickets: CSCS card, SMSTS if managing others - Skills: Spatial awareness, smooth controls Typical Day - AM: Checks, plan jobs - Work: Dig, break, load - End: Park safely, report faults