360 Operative

Location:

Blyth (NE24) – Northumberland, North East, United Kingdom

Salary:

£23 – £23.5 per hour

Type:

Temporary

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible

Contract Period:

To be confirmed.

Main Industry:

Search Construction Jobs

Advertiser:

Randstad

Job ID:

132915051

Posted On:

23 April 2026

x1F69C; 360 Excavator Operator: Major Infrastructure Project (Blyth)

Location: Blyth, Northumberland Rate: GBP23.00 per hour (CIS) Start Date: Immediate Duration: Ongoing (Long-term project pipeline)

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a precision-focused 360 Excavator Operator (Above 10t) to join a high-profile infrastructure project in Blyth. This is a long-term role on a flagship site, supporting the primary civils and groundworks packages.

The successful operator will be working alongside our established groundworks gangs, focusing on high-intensity drainage and structural earthworks.

Key Responsibilities:

Deep Drainage (S104): Precision excavation for large-bore sewers, working in tandem with pipe-layers and managing various trench support systems/trench boxes.
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Structural Earthworks: Digging out and grading for reinforced concrete pads, industrial floor slabs, and heavy-duty bolt boxes.
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Highways Prep: Executing S278/S38 road box construction, radius kerbing prep, and sub-base grading to strict tolerances.
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Lifting Operations: Safely executing lifts for drainage components, rebar cages, and site materials.
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Service Safety: Strict adherence to “Permit to Dig” protocols and working safely near live utility corridors.

Requirements:

CPCS or NPORS (Blue Card): 360 Excavator Above 10t with Lifting Operations endorsement.
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Essential: Valid Safety Critical Medical (Non-negotiable for this site).
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Experience: Proven track record on major civils, highways, or industrial infrastructure schemes.
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Technical Skill: Experience with GPS (Topcon/Trimble) is highly advantageous but not essential.
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Reliability: Must be able to commit to the long-term duration and provide recent, relevant references.

Why Apply?

Top Regional Rate: GBP23.00 per hour (CIS).
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Stability: Ongoing, multi-phase work on a flagship Northumberland project.
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Local Work: Avoid the Newcastle commute; work on one of the region’s largest schemes in Blyth.

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