About Barhale
Barhale is a business founded on family values, established by Chairman Dennis Curran in 1980. It is one of the largest privately‑owned civil‑engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over forty years of experience delivering design, civil engineering and maintenance services across multiple sectors, including water, transport, built‑environment and energy.
We operate as a tier‑one partner for blue‑chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects. We develop long‑term relationships based on delivering to Barhale’s core values, which have guided our business since 1985. Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, and we source, train and retain frontline delivery teams, management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.
Our specialist skills support civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including tunnelling, MEICA, temporary and permanent design, steel fabrication, sign design and fabrication, and health & safety equipment and products, including PPE.
Company Website: https://www.barhale.co.uk/
Company Showcase Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA
Why join Barhale
* As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment with our business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
* Job security, long‑term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes.
* A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients.
* Strong career progression, demonstrated by a track record of promoting from within.
Excavator Operator
The Role
To operate and carry out all relevant duties in excavator driving and operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Operating a 360 excavator.
* Digging trenches, foundations and other excavation work.
* Loading and unloading materials.
* Ensuring the excavator is properly maintained.
* Identifying and resolving any issues or problems that arise.
* Communicating with other operators, contractors and clients to keep the project on track.
* Setting up and preparing the site for excavation work.
* Engaging with the General Foreman and expected to take responsibility to participate in other work if no excavator work is available.
* Reading and interpreting construction plans and blueprints.
* Conducting pre‑operational checks on the excavator.
Essential
* CSCS Card – with lifting operations above and below 10 t.
Caring and investing in you
Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, guiding how we care and invest in people. As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we create a people‑centric environment where career aspirations are supported from day one.
* Competitive salary.
* Company pension.
* Accident and life cover.
* Westfield Health Cash Plan.
* 22 days of annual leave plus eight public bank holidays.
* 8 hours of leave for volunteering.
* Employee Assistance Programme to support mental, physiological and financial well‑being.
* Company car/green car scheme or van allowance, dependent on position and eligibility.
* Leadership & management training and coaching.
* Regular line‑management engagement and appraisal to support career progression.
* Internal and external training for development.
* Continuous service awards.
Would you like to know more?
Please contact our Recruitment team via careers@barhale.co.uk
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