Excavator Operator

Job – Excavator operator / HGV Driver

Boyd Recruitment are currently recruiting an experienced Excavator operator / HGV Driver for a full time position based in Kilmarnock

Key Tasks and Accountabilities:

To promote, develop and maintain a positive Companywide health, safety and environmental culture

Stop and report any situation that you deem to be a danger to yourself or others. Report immediately any hazardous conditions to those responsible and keep records of all such inspections and hazards.

Driving responsibilities regarding safety and following the Highway Code.

Be an excellent ambassador and do not bring the company into disrepute by poor behaviour or being a discourteous driver.

Comply with any Legal Requirements, including Drivers’ Hours, recording of work, and driving in the logbook, and Working Time regulations.

Check the vehicle is safe, legal, and roadworthy before it is driven.

Ensure the vehicle is not overloaded.

Carry out a walkaround check before the vehicle is used, record any findings and submit a report, including a ‘Nil’ defect if defects are not found.

Complete any forms or other documentation issued by your employer. This includes permissions to access certain personal data required for safe operation, including access to online driver licence checks.

Do not drive if feeling unwell or fatigued.

Participate in training provided.

Participate in eyesight checks or tests and medicals 

Develop skills and knowledge to ensure safe, legal, and efficient driving.

Reporting directly to your supervisor, you must be goal orientated, a team player and determined to succeed in all aspects of the OHL work

Take responsibility for daily work tasks, as instructed by your supervisor.

Take part in team briefs and tool box talks.

Adhere to the safety rules as set out by the Company and its Client.

Have an ongoing determination to complete the work on time and to the specified requirements.

You will take proper care of all tools/equipment/PPE and vehicles supplied to you by the company and report any defects found.

Ensuring that all appropriate PPE is available and used;

Communicating effectively with the operations team and representing the company in a professional manner;

Complete a Pre and Post operation vehicle check;

Qualifications:

HGV License Class C1, and C1E

Driver CPC Qualification

CSCS or equivalent (Desirable)

HIAB Certification

NPORS or CPCS Excavator 360 (essential)

Operator will have a min of 5 years experience and be able to provide 2 references

Please submit your details or attach your CV if you have one prepared