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 EUSR / Cat & Genny / Confined Spaces qualifications 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” To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Coinford Recruitment on, quoting Ref No. 827.