Trades ​/ Skilled Labor Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator

JOB OPPORTUNITY: 360 Excavator Operators (x2) –

Location:

Newmarket, Suffolk –

Start Date:

ASAP – Rate: £21.00 an hour – Contact:
Francesca on (phone number removed)

We are currently seeking two experienced 360 Excavator Operators for a high-security project within a prison environment. This is an immediate start for operators who are reliable, safety-conscious, and hold the necessary clearances for restricted sites.

• Valid CPCS or NPORS card (Above and Below 10 Tonnes).
• Ideally holds BPSS / EL1 (Prison Clearance).
• Must have a minimum Standard DBS check (in‑date).
• Must have a valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Must provide 2x finishing references from recent, relevant projects.
• Must have full 5‑point PPE (Hard hat, high‑vis, steel toe boots, gloves, and safety glasses).

• Operating 360‑degree excavators (tracked or wheeled) in a restricted, high‑pressure environment.
• Digging foundations, deep trenching for utilities, and trial holes.
• Assisting ground staff with muck‑shifting, grading, and levelling to precise laser levels.
• Carrying out lifting operations with slung loads (if ticked on card).
• Performing daily pre‑start plant checks and basic machine maintenance.
• Strictly adhering to Ministry of Justice (MoJ) site protocols, including tool tethers and vehicle security.

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.

• Job Title:
  
  360 Operator
• Posted:
  Feb 26th 2026
• Closes:
  Mar 29th 2026
• Sector:
  Construction
• Contract:
  
  Temporary
• Hours:
  
  Full Time