360 Excavator Operator
D Horne Services Ltd – Pinmore, Girvan (KA26 0HX)
Full‑time | Competitive rate | Immediate start available
About the Role
D Horne Services Ltd is seeking an experienced 360 Excavator Operator to support civils, groundworks, utilities and forestry operations across South‑West Scotland, the Central Belt and Dumfries & Galloway. This role is suited to a reliable, skilled operator with strong practical experience and pride in delivering high‑quality work.
Key Responsibilities
- Safe and efficient operation of 360 excavators on a range of civils and groundworks projects
- Supporting drainage, ducting, foundations, reinstatement and utility installation
- Working around live services and following site drawings and instructions
- Assisting with general groundworks when required
- Daily plant checks, basic maintenance and defect reporting
- Working within RAMS, site safety rules and company procedures
- Collaborating with site teams to meet deadlines and project specifications
- Maintaining a tidy, safe work area at all times
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience operating 360 excavators
- Valid NPORS or CPCS excavator ticket
- Strong background in civils, groundworks or utilities
- Good understanding of health & safety and safe digging practices
- Full UK driving licence
- Reliable plan to commute to Pinmore and travel to sites
- Right to work in the UK
- Two recent work references
- Willingness to undergo mandatory pre‑employment drug & alcohol testing
Desirable
- Experience in windfarm, forestry or remote‑site operations
- Additional plant tickets (dumper, roller, telehandler, tractor)
- Ability to read and interpret basic site drawings
- Experience with landscaping or reinstatement works
Who We Are
D Horne Services Ltd provides professional services across the commercial, forestry and utilities sectors, including groundworks, civils, landscaping, arboriculture, grounds maintenance and winter services. With over 10 years’ experience, we deliver high‑quality work supported by modern plant and strong safety standards, giving clients clear, professional visibility of what’s happening on their projects.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate
- Company pension
- Modern, well‑maintained plant
- Consistent work across South‑West Scotland
- Supportive team and opportunities for progression
Immediate start available for the right candidate.
If you’re an experienced excavator operator looking for stable, varied work within a growing company, we’d like to hear from you.
Pay: £16.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pinmore KA26 0HX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a current in date NPORS or CPCS ticket for above and below 10ton tracked
Experience:
- Excavator: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
