360 Excavator Operator

Company: Jark PLC
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Location: Ipswich
Job Description:

We are currently looking for an experienced 360 Excavator Operator to join a long-term civil engineering project in the Suffolk area.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled and reliable operator looking for consistent, long-term work on a busy civils project.

The Role

The successful candidate will be operating a 360 excavator as part of a groundworks and civils team, carrying out a variety of excavation and earthworks duties.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Operating a 360 excavator safely and efficiently
  • Excavating trenches for underground services
  • Digging around existing services
  • Excavating to levels and working to site specifications
  • Loading and moving spoil and materials
  • Assisting Groundworkers with ducting and service installation
  • General earthworks and ground preparation
  • Working alongside Groundworkers and Dumper Drivers
  • Carrying out daily machine checks
  • Maintaining a safe working environment around other plant and personnel
  • Following site drawings, levels and instructions

Requirements

  • Proven experience operating a 360 excavator
  • Valid CPCS or NPORS card
  • Relevant 360 excavator category
  • Experience working on civils, groundworks, utilities or infrastructure projects
  • Experience digging trenches and working around underground services
  • Ability to work accurately to levels
  • Good understanding of site health & safety
  • Reliable and hardworking attitude
  • Able to work effectively as part of a site team

Experience operating machines above and below 10 tonnes would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

  • Long-term project with ongoing work
  • Competitive rate depending on experience
  • Consistent hours
  • Opportunity for further work following successful completion
  • Work with an established contractor
  • Immediate start available for the right candidate

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Posted: September 6th, 2026