360 Operator

MACHINE DRIVER – GROUNDWORKS & DRAINAGE 

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for an experienced Machine Driver to join our groundwork and drainage teams on major infrastructure and civil engineering projects. The role involves operating a range of excavators above and below 10T across live service environments, crane bases, deep drainage, and traditional groundwork operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety, productivity, and plant care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operating 360 excavators above and below 10T for groundwork, drainage, and infrastructure activities

Carrying out excavation works for deep drainage, foundations, crane bases, utilities, roads, ducting, and associated groundwork packages

Working safely around live services including electric, gas, water, telecoms, and existing infrastructure using safe digging practices and service avoidance techniques

Operating machines in restricted and high-risk environments while following permit-to-dig systems and site safety procedures

Carrying out lifting operations using excavators as cranes in line with lifting plans and site requirements

Lifting and positioning pipes, manholes, trench boxes, trench sheets, concrete units, ducting, and associated materials safely

Supporting drainage gangs, groundwork teams, and supervisors to ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently

Excavating, grading, trimming, backfilling, and maintaining levels to drawings, laser levels, and site specifications

Carrying out works associated with traditional groundworks including foundations, oversites, slabs, kerbing, roads, and external works

Maintaining safe working areas around excavations and plant operations

Conducting daily pre-start inspections, safety checks, and basic machine maintenance

Ensuring all plant is kept clean, fuelled, greased, and in good working condition

REQUIREMENTS

CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) 360 Excavator Above & Below 10T

CPCS / NPORS Excavator as Crane / Lifting Operations

Proven experience operating excavators on drainage, groundwork, and infrastructure projects

Experience working around live services and within permit-controlled excavation environments

Strong understanding of safe lifting operations and excavation safety

Safety Critical Medical (site specific)

Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within site teams

Reliable, punctual, and safety conscious

Right to work in the UK

DESIRABLE

Experience on crane base construction and heavy civil engineering projects

GPS machine control experience

CPCS / NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper

CPCS / NPORS Ride-On Roller

CPCS / NPORS Telehandler

CPCS / NPORS Quick Hitch Attachment

EUSR / Cat & Genny / Confined Spaces qualifications

5+ years’ groundwork and drainage 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 long-term work on major groundwork and infrastructure projects

Opportunities for progression into skilled and supervisory roles

Access to additional training and tickets where required by site

HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV and tickets to recruitment@coinford.co.uk or call 01342 840084 quoting: "Machine Driver – Woolwich"