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13T Excavator Driver Required - EH14, Edinburgh
Start Date: Tuesday 29th April 2025
Duration: 2-3 Weeks
Rate: Competitive (based on experience and tickets held)
We are currently seeking an experienced and competent 13-ton excavator operator for a civil engineering project located in the EH14 area of Edinburgh. This is a short-term contract position offering consistent work for 2-3 weeks with the possibility of further opportunities for the right candidate.
Role Overview:
The successful applicant will be responsible for operating a 13-ton tracked excavator on a live construction site. The work will primarily involve:
- Trenching for drainage and utilities
- Grading and levelling
- Assisting with foundation and ground works preparation
- Lifting operations (where applicable and if suitably ticketed)
- General support to the site team as required
Key Requirements:
- Valid CPCS or NPORS card (with excavator category A59 or equivalent)
- Proven experience operating a 13T machine in a construction or civil engineering environment
- Sound understanding of on-site health & safety practices
- Ability to work both independently and under direction from the site manager or foreman
- Full PPE (hard hat, high-vis, safety boots, gloves, and goggles)
- Reliable and punctual, with good communication skills
Desirable:
- Lifting ops or other relevant endorsements
- Experience working on drainage or infrastructure jobs
- Own transport due to site location, although not essential
What We Offer:
- Immediate start on Tuesday 29th April
- 2-3 weeks of steady work on a well-managed, organised site
- Competitive hourly rate, paid weekly (PAYE or CIS options available depending on engagement)
- Friendly and professional working environment
- Potential for future work on upcoming projects
If you are available and meet the above criteria, please get in touch as soon as possible to secure your place.
Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
