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Wheeled Excavator Operator - Oxfordshire

GRAHAM Group -
Hillsborough

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Job details

Fixed term contract

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Excavator
CSCS
Construction experience
Communication skills

Full job description

About The Role

Job Title: Wheeled Excavator Operator

REPORTING TO: General Foreman
DIVISION: Civil Engineering
LOCATION: Didcot, Oxfordshire
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term Contract, 2 years
BENEFITS: Pension, Subsidised Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance Scheme

Job Summary
GRAHAM is currently seeking an experienced Wheeled Excavator Operator to support our growing operations across major infrastructure and construction projects, based in Didcot Oxfordshire.

This role involves the safe and efficient operation of wheeled excavators in a range of environments, including highways, urban projects, and large-scale civil engineering works. You will play a key role in ensuring work is completed to a high standard while maintaining strict health and safety practices.

Key Responsibilities include:

Operate a wheeled excavator safely and efficiently in line with site requirements
Carry out tasks such as excavation, trenching, lifting, grading, and material handling
Work in confined or high-traffic environments, including highways and urban areas
Conduct daily pre-start checks and basic maintenance inspections on equipment
Ensure all work is completed in accordance with site safety regulations and method statements
Communicate effectively with banksmen, site supervisors, and other operators
Follow instructions from site management while maintaining awareness of changing site conditions
Report any defects, incidents, or near misses promptly
Assist with general site duties where required

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals

Skills & Attributes

Strong safety awareness
Reliable and punctual
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good situational awareness in dynamic site environments
Flexible and adaptable approach to work

Personal Specification
Technical Competencies
Essential

Valid CPCS or NPORS Wheeled Excavator ticket
Proven experience operating wheeled excavators on construction or infrastructure projects
Good understanding of health and safety on construction sites
Ability to work safely in busy or restricted environments
Strong communication and teamwork skills

Desirable

Experience on highways or urban infrastructure projects
Lifting operations experience (e.g. lifting ops endorsement)
Additional plant tickets (e.g. dumper, roller)
Valid CSCS card

Our Commitment:
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07384 916355

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07384 916355

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance. A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.

GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant’s experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.

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