360 Excavator Operator

We are currently looking for an experienced 360 Excavator Operator to join a long-term civil engineering project in the Suffolk area. This is a great opportunity for a skilled and reliable operator looking for…

Pay rate £230/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 3 September 2026

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About this contract

We are currently looking for an experienced 360 Excavator Operator to join a long-term civil engineering project in the Suffolk area.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled and reliable operator looking for consistent, long-term work on a busy civils project.

The Role

The successful candidate will be operating a 360 excavator as part of a groundworks and civils team, carrying out a variety of excavation and earthworks duties.

Responsibilities will include:

• Operating a 360 excavator safely and efficiently
• Excavating trenches for underground services
• Digging around existing services
• Excavating to levels and working to site specifications
• Loading and moving spoil and materials
• Assisting Groundworkers with ducting and service installation
• General earthworks and ground preparation
• Working alongside Groundworkers and Dumper Drivers
• Carrying out daily machine checks
• Maintaining a safe working environment around other plant and personnel
• Following site drawings, levels and instructions

Requirements

• Proven experience operating a 360 excavator
• Valid CPCS or NPORS card
• Relevant 360 excavator category
• Experience working on civils, groundworks, utilities or infrastructure projects
• Experience digging trenches and working around underground services
• Ability to work accurately to levels
• Good understanding of site health & safety
• Reliable and hardworking attitude
• Able to work effectively as part of a site team

Experience operating machines above and below 10 tonnes would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Long-term project with ongoing work
• Competitive rate depending on experience
• Consistent hours
• Opportunity for further work following successful completion
• Work with an established contractor
• Immediate start available for the right candidate

If you're an experienced 360 Excavator Operator looking for long-term work, we'd like to hear from you.

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