Who We Are
We're a leading civil engineering company specialising in highways infrastructure. From high-speed roads to local improvements, we deliver safe, efficient, and community-minded projects across the UK.
About The Role
We're looking for an experienced Excavator Operator to join our team. The right candidate will have solid mechanical skills and hands-on experience operating excavators for a variety of construction and earthmoving projects.
Within this role you will be required to work nationally, and must be able to work nights.
What You'll Do
* Operate excavators to perform digging, trenching, and grading tasks on construction sites.
* Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment to ensure safety and functionality.
* Collaborate with site supervisors and other team members to determine excavation requirements.
* Follow all safety protocols and regulations while operating machinery on-site.
* Communicate effectively with ground crew to ensure precise digging and movement of materials.
* Assist in loading and unloading materials from lorries as required.
What We're Looking For
At Carnell we value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
* Proven experience as an Excavator Operator or similar role in the construction industry.
* Excellent hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness for precise operation of machinery.
* Multi skilled in aspects of civils works
* NPORS / CPCS training in Excavators/Dupers/Rollers
* CSCS Operative Card
* Roller & Dumper cards / trained
* 360 excavator operator with Lifting ops above 10t
What You'll Get
* Company vehicle, fuel card and PPE are all provided.
* Generous holiday allowance to help you recharge
* Pension scheme to support your future
* Group income protection & death in service benefit
* Access to Carnell Rewards – discounts at 900+ retailers
* Additional night shift allowance
Disability Confident
As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the application or interview process —such as accessibility support or information in an alternative format—please let us know as early as possible so we can make the necessary arrangements
Carnell are committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce, offering equal opportunity to all. We create an environment where difference is embraced and individuals flourish.
We value passionate, responsive, innovative, trustworthy, and respectful people. These behaviors are embedded across the company; they guide us in all actions both on site and in the office.
We are committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of all our employees; not only ensuring that everybody goes home safely but also giving all a good work life balance
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £168.68 per day
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Life insurance
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Application question(s):
* Are you able to work nights and away from home
Experience:
* Dumper: 1 year (preferred)
* Excavator: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
* CSCS (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: On the road