360 Excavator Operator

Job Title: 360 Excavator Operator Location: Caithness Type: Permanent Start: ASAP Duration: Long Term Rate: Depending on Experience Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week (weekends and overtime available) Corrie Recruitment…

Job type Temporary
Posted 8 September 2026

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Job Title: 360 Excavator Operator
Location: Caithness
Type: Permanent
Start: ASAP
Duration: Long Term
Rate: Depending on Experience
Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week (weekends and overtime available)

Corrie Recruitment is currently looking for a number of reliable and motivated 360 Excavator Operators for our client in Caithness and the surrounding areas.

This is an exciting opportunity for long-term permanent work with a well-established client. Benefits include a company vehicle with fuel card.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a 360 excavator safely and efficiently on site
• Conduct daily machine checks and report any maintenance issues
• Follow all health & safety guidelines, site procedures and compliance standards
• Work closely with site supervisors and team members to meet project deadlines
• Ensure tasks are carried out accurately and safely in various site conditions
• Assist plant hauliers with loading and unloading activities
• Report any accidents, incidents or near-miss events to your Line Manager or Site Supervisor immediately

Requirements:

• Valid CPCS/NPORS ticket
• Valid UK Driving Licence (trailer entitlement preferred)
• Proven experience operating tracked machinery
• Strong awareness of health & safety practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and time-management skills
• Willingness to work throughout Scotland

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive package (Depending on Experience)
• Overtime – Monday to Friday: Time & a Third. Saturday: Time & a Half. Sunday: Double Time
• Company pension scheme
• Travel time paid
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• Accommodation provided when working away from home
• Subsistence of £25 per night and £20 per day when working away

To apply or find out more information please email your fully up-to-date CV

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively promote inclusive, fair and transparent recruitment practices. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity throughout the recruitment process.

Corrie Recruitment Ltd operates as an Employment Agency and as an Employment Business. You must be a UK resident or have proof of right to work in the UK

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