360 Excavator Operator

Main job:
Operate a 360° tracked excavator (aka digger) to dig, load, demolish, and move materials on construction, quarrying, or groundworks sites.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operate the excavator: Use controls to dig, slew, travel, and load materials
2. Site tasks: Excavate trenches, foundations, level ground, load lorries
3. Safety checks: Pre-start checks, watch for hazards, keep people clear of swing
4. Attachments: Swap buckets, breakers, grabs as needed
5. Compliance: Follow site rules, PUWER, banksman signals
6. Efficiency: Meet production targets, minimise damage to surfaces
7. End of shift: Park safely, report faults, refuel
Requirements – UK 2026
- Quals: CPCS or NPORS card for 360 excavators (A2 or equiv). CPCS red/blue depending on size
- Experience: 2-5 years operating 360s. Experience with breakers, rock buckets helpful
- Tickets: CSCS card, SMSTS if managing others
- Skills: Good spatial awareness, smooth controls, communication

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