Machine Operative - Digger
Randstad · Leicester, East Midlands
Machine Operative - Digger at Randstad, based in Leicester, East Midlands. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Leicester, East Midlands
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Closes
- 15 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Machine Operator
Reference PR-1529856
About the role
PLANT OPERATIVE (DIGGER DRIVER / 360 EXCAVATOR) REQUIRED - RAVENSTONE, LEICESTERSHIRE
Contract: 1 Week (Temporary)
Start Date: Monday, 20th July 2026
We are seeking an experienced and reliable Digger Driver / 360 Excavator Driver for a short-term, one-week contract on a civil/groundworks development in Ravenstone, Leicestershire.
Contract Details
Start Date: Monday, 20th July 2026
Duration: 1 Week (Monday to Friday)
Key Duties
Operating a 360 Excavator (above 10 tonnes) safely and efficiently in line with site specifications.
Executing lifting operations to move and position heavy materials, structures, or pipework.
Working closely with groundworkers and site supervisors to dig trenches, foundations, or manage muck shifts.
Conducting daily pre-start plant machinery safety checks and reporting any maintenance faults immediately.
Requirements
Qualifications: Valid Blue CPCS Card with 360 Excavator (Above 10 Tonnes) and Lifting Operations endorsement.
PPE: Full 5-point PPE required (Hard hat, high-vis jacket/vest, steel toe cap boots, gloves, safety glasses).
Experience: Proven track record as a skilled operator on fast-paced civil or commercial construction sites.
Reliability: Must have excellent timekeeping, a strong safety-first mindset, and references available upon request.
How to Apply
To secure this machine position for Monday's start, please contact us immediately:
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
qualifications
CPCS
Reference: PR-1529856 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 15 Aug 2026 · Listed via Randstad
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