Machine driver and ton lifting ops

Company Overview

As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies. Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes. A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK's largest infrastructure projects and clients.

Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success.

Excavator Operator

• Operate and carry out all relevant duties in excavator driving and operations, operating a 360 excavator.
• Dig trenches, foundations, and other excavation work.
• Load and unload materials.
• Ensure that the excavator is properly maintained.
• Identify and resolve any issues or problems that arise.
• Communicate with other operators, contractors, and clients to ensure the project is on track.
• Set up and prepare the site for excavation work.
• Engage with the general foreman and participate in other works if no excavator work is available.
• Read and interpret construction plans and blueprints.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on the excavator.

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue‑chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long‑term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our values are embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. We are a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Accident and life cover
• Westfield health cash plan
• 22 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays
• 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological, and financial well‑being.
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/van (dependent on position and eligibility)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression.
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training.
• Continuous service awards