Job Title: 360 Excavator Operative with National Grid Persons Location: Cornwall Project: Substation Civils Contract Type: Contract - CIS Contract Length: 6 months Hours: 46.5 per week Our client is looking for an experienced 360 Excavator Operative to support to the groundworks team ensuring safe excavation and compliance with National Grid safety protocols. Key Responsibilities: Operate a 360° excavator safely and efficiently on or adjacent to live National Grid infrastructure Excavate trenches, create bell holes, backfill, and assist with general groundwork tasks Utilize HSG47-approved practices to work around high-voltage buried services and HV cable routes Conduct routine machine inspections, log defects, maintain fuel/grease records Cooperate with site supervisors, groundworkers and safety teams Adhere strictly to all health, safety, and environmental guidelines on site Essential Qualifications & Certifications: Valid CPCS or NPORS 360° Excavator Operator Card (preferably Blue with CSCS) National Grid Persons Proven experience operating 360 excavators on utility or civils projects (preferably within National Grid works) Ability to read and act on utility plans, site layout drawings, and marker tapes Full UK driving licence Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age