360 Excavator Operator
Location: Felixstowe, Suffolk
Start Date: 1st October 2026
Duration: 28 Weeks
Rate: £220 – £230 per day, depending on experience
Hours: Full-time, site-based
Job Overview
Ernest May are currently recruiting for an experienced 360 Operator to join a major civils and infrastructure project in Felixstowe.
The project involves the removal of a large existing crane track used for container handling, followed by the installation of a new, significantly larger crane track. The works will include extensive groundworks, drainage, excavation, concrete and civils activities.
We are looking for a competent and experienced Machine Operator with a strong background in civils and groundworks to operate plant safely and efficiently throughout the project.
Key Responsibilities
- Operating excavators and other relevant plant safely and efficiently
- Carrying out excavation and earthworks to required levels
- Assisting with drainage installation and groundworks
- Working around existing services and infrastructure
- Supporting the removal of the existing crane track
- Assisting with preparation and installation of the new crane track
- Working from drawings and site specifications
- Carrying out daily plant checks and reporting defects
- Following RAMS and site safety procedures
- Working closely with the Ganger, General Foreman and wider site team
- Maintaining a high standard of workmanship and productivity
Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
- Proven experience as a Machine Operator on civils/groundworks projects
- Experience operating excavators on major infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of excavation, drainage and groundworks
- Experience working around live services and existing infrastructure
- Ability to work accurately to levels and specifications
- Strong health & safety awareness
- Good communication skills
- Reliable and hardworking attitude
Tickets / Qualifications
Candidates must hold the relevant plant tickets, ideally including:
- CPCS or NPORS Excavator Ticket
- CSCS Card
- Relevant experience operating 360 excavators
- Any additional relevant plant tickets would be advantageous
What We Offer
- £220 – £230 per day, depending on experience
- 28-week project
- Long-term work on a major infrastructure project
- Start date of 1st October 2026
- Consistent work on a large-scale civils package
If you are an experienced Machine Operator with strong civils and groundworks experience, we would be keen to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or call us on 07833290239 to discuss further.
Pay: £220.00-£230.00 per day
Work Location: In person
