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Excavator Operator Relief Driver

Coinford

Job Location:

Dover - UK

Hourly Salary: $ 16 - 25

Posted: 27 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 24 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for skilled Excavator Operators to join our groundwork teams on a busy project in Dover. You will operate 360 tracked excavators across a variety of groundwork and drainage tasks maintaining the highest standards of safety and plant care. This is a relief driver role for 1-2 weeks.

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: