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MACHINE DRIVER – 5T EXCAVATOR
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are looking for an experienced 5T Machine Driver to join our groundwork and external works teams on projects in Hendon. The role involves operating a 5T excavator across groundwork, drainage, and finishing works while maintaining high standards of safety, productivity, and plant care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Operating a 5T excavator for groundwork, drainage, and external works activities
* Carrying out excavation works for footings, shallow drainage, ducting, foundations, kerbing, edgings, slabs, 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 machinery safely within restricted work areas and following all site safety procedures
* Supporting groundwork gangs, supervisors, and site teams to ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently
* Excavating, grading, trimming, backfilling, and maintaining levels to drawings and site specifications
* Assisting with traditional groundwork activities including external works, paving, kerbing, and finishing 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 Below 10T
* Proven experience operating 5T excavators on groundwork and drainage projects
* Experience working around live services and within excavation environments
* Good understanding of safe excavation practices and groundwork operations
* 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 groundwork, external works, and infrastructure projects
* CPCS / NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper
* CPCS / NPORS Ride-On Roller
* Experience with kerbing, slabs, paving, and finishing works
* 5+ years’ groundwork 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 groundwork and external works 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: "5T Machine Driver – Hendon"
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