This position is suited to individuals with proven experience operating on peat or soft ground conditions, who can manage machinery safely and effectively in challenging terrain.
You will be required to operate tracked 360 machines for excavation, grading, and trenching works, with a focus on stability and environmental sensitivity in areas of deep peat and soft subsoil.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate 360 excavators (above and below 10T) in line with health & safety standards
- Conduct excavation, backfilling, grading and trench work on peat-based terrain
- Carry out daily machine checks and basic maintenance
- Safely manoeuvre plant on unstable ground
- Follow groundworker and supervisor instructions precisely
- Work with site team to manage drainage and prevent bogging
- Maintain awareness of environmental restrictions in peatland zones
- Valid CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator ticket (above and/or below 10T)
- Previous experience operating machinery on peat or soft ground (essential)
- Full PPE
- Excellent awareness of machine stability and ground conditions
- References to validate peat/soft ground experience
- Lifting Operations endorsement (A59C or equivalent)
- Confined spaces or deep drainage experience
- Local candidates preferred due to remote location
- Accommodation can be provided
- You will be required to work on a shift patten, e.g 14 days on, 5 days off.
- Two days travel to & from the project will be paid
- Must be reliable and self-sufficient in rural working environments
Equal Opportunities Statement:
Teamforce Labour is an equal opportunities employer.
All applications will be reviewed based solely on merit, skills and experience, regardless of age, race, gender, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please inform us in advance.
About Us:
Teamforce Labour is a trusted and accredited supplier of skilled personnel to the Energy, Rail, Infrastructure, and Construction sectors across the UK.
We are committed to delivering quality and safety across all aspects of our work while supporting diverse and inclusive hiring practices.