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Suction excavator operator

Derby
Balfour Beatty plc
Excavator operator
Posted: 11 September
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Overview

Join to apply for the Suction Excavator Operator role at Balfour Beatty plc.

At Balfour Beatty, our work matters to millions – and it’ll matter to you too. We’re looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Suction Excavator Operator to join our Strategic Assets team. You’ll be part of a dynamic function that delivers operated plant hire and technical services across the UK.


Responsibilities

* Operate truck-mounted suction excavators safely and professionally
* Travel to sites nationwide and carry out works as instructed
* Maintain high standards of service and customer focus
* Conduct basic HGV maintenance and comply with driver hours legislation
* Identify and report safety issues and defects
* Work flexibly, including nights and weekends, as required


Qualifications

Essential

* Experience operating suction excavators
* Safety Critical Medical certification
* Strong understanding of health & safety and groundworks
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Clear drive and ambition

Desirable

* NVQ in Suction Excavator Operations
* HGV Class 2 Licence and Full CPC Driver Card
* CPCS Suction Excavator training
* NRSWA Streetworks certification


Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.


Benefits

* Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
* Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…


About Us

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGVs, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.


Diversity and inclusion

We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and AFBE. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer applicants with disabilities an interview if they meet the minimum requirements. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

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