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Job Title: 360 Excavator Operative with National Grid Persons
Location: Cornwall
Project: Substation Civils
Contract Type: Contract - CIS
Contract Length: 6 months
Hours: 46.5 per week
Our client is looking for an experienced 360 Excavator Operative to support to the groundworks team ensuring safe excavation and compliance with National Grid safety protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate a 360 excavator safely and efficiently on or adjacent to live National Grid infrastructure
- Excavate trenches, create bell holes, backfill, and assist with general groundwork tasks
- Utilize HSG47-approved practices to work around high-voltage buried services and HV cable routes
- Conduct routine machine inspections, log defects, maintain fuel/grease records
- Cooperate with site supervisors, groundworkers and safety teams
- Adhere strictly to all health, safety, and environmental guidelines on site
Essential Qualifications & Certifications:
- Valid CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator Operator Card (preferably Blue with CSCS)
- National Grid Persons
- Proven experience operating 360 excavators on utility or civils projects (preferably within National Grid works)
- Ability to read and act on utility plans, site layout drawings, and marker tapes
- Full UK driving licence
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