We are looking for skilled Excavator Operators to join our groundwork teams on a busy project in Bristol. You will operate 360 tracked excavators across a variety of groundwork and drainage tasks, maintaining the highest standards of safety and plant care.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Digging strip foundations, trenches and bulk excavations to drawings and levelsTopsoil levelling, type 1 / crush placement and road formation worksLifting and working with trench boxes, manhole boxes and trench sheetsAcknowledging the need for dig permits before breaking groundExperienced working around live services and in service avoidance techniquesCarrying out daily pre-start plant safety inspections and maintenance checksCarrying out essential greasing and basic maintenance, keeping machines clean and tidyREQUIREMENTS:CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Excavator +/- 10t Tracked*CPCS Lifting Ops / NPORS* Excavator as CraneSafety Critical Medical (site specific)Reliable, punctual and able to work well with other tradesRight to work in the UKDESIRABLE:GPS machine control experienceCPCS / NPORS* Forward Tipping DumperCPCS / NPORS* Ride-On RollerCPCS / NPORS* TelehandlerCPCS / NPORS* Quick Hitch Attachment5+ years of experience* Please note: to comply with client requirements, we can only accept NPORS cards that are CSCS-affiliated and carry the CSCS hologram. If you do not currently meet this requirement, please still get in touch – we are happy to guide you through the transfer process.WHAT WE OFFER:Fair and competitive rates with weekly payOngoing work on groundwork and concrete frame projectsOpportunities to move into more skilled rolesAccess to further training and tickets where required by specific sitesHOW TO APPLYSend your CV and cards to recruitment@coinford.co.uk or call 01342840853, quoting Excavator Operator – Bristol AUD Bristol BS1 4

Excavator Operator

We are looking for skilled Excavator Operators to join our groundwork teams on a busy project in Bristol. You will operate 360 tracked excavators across a variety of groundwork and drainage tasks, maintaining the highest standards of safety and plant care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Digging strip foundations, trenches and bulk excavations to drawings and 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 in service avoidance techniques
  • Carrying out daily pre-start plant safety inspections and maintenance checks
  • Carrying out essential greasing and basic maintenance, keeping machines clean and tidy

REQUIREMENTS:

  • CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Excavator +/- 10t Tracked*
  • CPCS Lifting Ops / NPORS* Excavator as Crane
  • Safety Critical Medical (site specific)
  • Reliable, punctual and able to work well with other trades
  • Right to work in the UK

DESIRABLE:

  • GPS machine control experience
  • CPCS / NPORS* Forward Tipping Dumper
  • CPCS / NPORS* Ride-On Roller
  • CPCS / NPORS* Telehandler
  • CPCS / NPORS* Quick Hitch Attachment
  • 5+ years of experience

* Please note: to comply with client requirements, we can only accept NPORS cards that are CSCS-affiliated and carry the CSCS hologram. If you do not currently meet this requirement, please still get in touch – we are happy to guide you through the transfer process.

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Fair and competitive rates with weekly pay
  • Ongoing work on groundwork and concrete frame projects
  • Opportunities to move into more skilled roles
  • Access to further training and tickets where required by specific sites

HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV and cards to recruitment@coinford.co.uk or call 01342840853, quoting Excavator Operator – Bristol

  • Posted Date 22 Apr 2026
  • Location Bristol
    England / United Kingdom
  • Industry Construction
  • Job Type
  • Salary Not provided