• Location: Leiston, Suffolk
• Type: Temporary - New Booking
• Job #24041

Position: 360 Excavator Operator (with Lifting Ops)
Location: Leiston, Suffolk (Sizewell C)
Project: Major Civil Engineering & Earthworks
Scope: Operating 360 Excavator on Roadways and Bulk Earthworks
Hours: Full-Time (12-hour shifts), weekend available
Duration: Long-term
Salary: PAYE + Overtime Rates & Lodge Allowance

Tickets Required:

• BLUE CPCS or NPORS with CSCS logo – 360 Excavator (with Lifting Ops)

• Safety Critical Medical (SEQOHS-accredited)

• Valid DBS Check

Foundation Personnel are working on behalf of a Tier 1 Contractor for the Sizewell C project, supporting the recruitment of skilled plant operators for a nationally significant infrastructure scheme.

We are currently looking for an experienced 360 Excavator Operators (with Lifting Ops) to work on roadway construction and major earthworks. The project offers long-term stability, plenty of overtime, and excellent working conditions.

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Key Benefits & Conditions:

• PAYE Contract

• Overtime paid at x1.5 after 39 hours, x2 after 50 hours

• 12-hour shifts (Monday–Friday), plus alternate weekends

• £55.85/night lodge allowance (if over 50 miles from site)

• Long-term opportunity on a major UK infrastructure project

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Key Responsibilities:

• Operating a 360 excavator safely and effectively, including lifting operations

• Supporting roadway and earthworks teams on-site

• Conducting daily machine checks and reporting defects

• Following all site safety protocols and environmental standards

• Assisting with other duties as required to support site operations

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Requirements:

• BLUE CPCS or NPORS with CSCS logo – 360 Excavator (with Lifting Ops)

• Safety Critical Medical (SEQOHS-accredited)

• Valid DBS Check (can be arranged online if not already held)

• Demonstrated experience on large-scale civil or infrastructure projects

• Ability to work in a team and adhere to strict safety practices

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About the Employer:
This role is with a Tier 1 national contractor delivering high-profile civil engineering projects across the UK. They are committed to building infrastructure with sustainability, safety, and long-term career progression in mind.

If you are a 360 Excavator Operator ready to contribute to the Sizewell C project, apply today!

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Foundation Personnel, who are acting as a recruitment or employment business.