Essential Role Requirements:Must have or be willing to operate GPS Comfortable operating a 20T Machine Able to dig strip foundationsAn excellent eye for finished works. For example, top soil, levelling muck, type 1, crush and road formationCapable of lifting and working with trench boxes, manhole boxes, drag boxes, and trench sheetsAble to read and understand levels and drawingsAcknowledge the need for dig permits before breaking groundExperienced working around live services, and in service avoidance techniquesAble to competently carry out daily pre-start plant safety inspections and maintenance checks, and communicate service requirements in good time to the site management teamAble to carry out essential greasing, basic maintenance and always keep machines clean and tidyMust be driven to show respect for plant and maintain to a high standardProactive and able to manage time effectivelyDesirable:Any experience with or knowledge of GPS machine control would be advantageousAdditional CPCS/NPORS* tickets and experienced in operating any of the following; Telehandlers, Dumpers, Rollers5+ Years experienceGeneral Expectations:Reliable & punctualAble to work well with other trades and operatives on site and support the programme delivery on timeRight to work in the UK AUD Greenwich SE10 9JW

Excavator Operator

Essential Role Requirements:

  • Must have or be willing to operate GPS 
  • Comfortable operating a 20T Machine 
  • Able to dig strip foundations
  • An excellent eye for finished works. For example, top soil, levelling muck, type 1, crush and road formation
  • Capable of lifting and working with trench boxes, manhole boxes, drag boxes, and trench sheets
  • Able to read and understand levels and drawings
  • Acknowledge the need for dig permits before breaking ground
  • Experienced working around live services, and in service avoidance techniques
  • Able to competently carry out daily pre-start plant safety inspections and maintenance checks, and communicate service requirements in good time to the site management team
  • Able to carry out essential greasing, basic maintenance and always keep machines clean and tidy
  • Must be driven to show respect for plant and maintain to a high standard
  • Proactive and able to manage time effectively

Desirable:

  • Any experience with or knowledge of GPS machine control would be advantageous
  • Additional CPCS/NPORS* tickets and experienced in operating any of the following; Telehandlers, Dumpers, Rollers
  • 5+ Years experience

General Expectations:

  • Reliable & punctual
  • Able to work well with other trades and operatives on site and support the programme delivery on time
  • Right to work in the UK

  • Posted Date 15 Aug 2025
  • Location Greenwich
    England / United Kingdom
  • Industry Construction
  • Job Type
  • Salary Not provided