360 Machine Driver

Careys are proud to be to be delivering key infrastructure projects in Edinburgh. We’re currently recruiting experienced 360 Machine Drivers to join our site team on a long-term civils package. Working as part of a highly skilled site team, you will operate 360 excavators on a major civils and infrastructure project. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure stable, ongoing work with a business that puts safety, quality, and people first.

Department Construction (Trades & Labour)

Employment Type Contract / Temp

Location Edinburgh Area

Workplace type Onsite

Reporting To

Key Responsibilities

• Operate 360° excavators of varying sizes safely and efficiently
• Undertake excavation, grading, trenching, drainage and foundation works
• Perform daily pre-start checks and routine machine maintenance
• Work closely with site supervisors and groundworkers to ensure smooth site operations
• Strict adherence to Careys’ safety standards and procedures

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Valid CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator ticket (above and below 10T desirable)
• Previous experience operating on major civils or infrastructure projects
• CSCS card (preferred)
• Ability to work safely as part of a team
• Good understanding of site health & safety
• Must be eligible to obtain an Airside Pass (Careys will facilitate the application process; candidates must pass required background checks)
• Lifting Ops, Confined Spaces, or other civils tickets an advantage

Benefits

• Excellent rates of pay
• Long-term project with consistent hours
• Full PPE and ongoing training provided
• Supportive team environment with strong safety culture
• Opportunity to work with a leading UK civil engineering contractor

About Carey Group

Our story starts in 1969 with three brothers and a van. John, Tom and Pat Carey moved to London from Ireland and started a groundworks contracting company in London called PJ Carey Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd. Their aspirations at the time were reflective of the values of the Carey Group today – to care about everything they did, to act with humility in all interactions, to be passionate about their work and be authentic at all times. The Carey Group remains a family-owned construction business, operating across the UK and Ireland. Their goal at the time was to grow to around 50 operatives and provide quality, safe work so that they and their employees could provide for their families and get safe home every day. Through hard work and sticking to their values and their word, this was certainly achieved….and some. Throughout the years, we have remained committed to delivering on our promises, respecting our clients, offering innovative solutions and producing the highest-quality work in safe environments. These are the core principles set by our Founders, the ones we have never wavered from and they help us to fulfil our ultimate vision to be the most trusted and socially responsible construction company, that people are proud to work with. Our strong approach is underpinned by robust financial management, continuous investment in our people, specialist equipment and strategic assets and our long-standing culture of teamwork – we want to create the very best environments for our people. We care about our people and our partners and how we work with them, ensuring we do our best by them. Ultimately, we care about our impact on the world around us and the communities that we proudly help to shape.

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• Stage 4: Hired
• Stage 1: Applied
• Stage 2: Review
• Stage 4: Hired

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Department Construction (Trades & Labour)

Employment Type Contract / Temp

Location Edinburgh Area

Workplace type Onsite

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