Wheeled Excavator Operator - Oxfordshire

About The Role

Job Title: Wheeled Excavator Operator

REPORTING TO: General Foreman

DIVISION: Civil Engineering

LOCATION: Didcot, Oxfordshire

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term Contract, 2 years

BENEFITS: Pension, Subsidised Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance Scheme

Job Summary

GRAHAM is currently seeking an experienced Wheeled Excavator Operator to support our growing operations across major infrastructure and construction projects, based in Didcot Oxfordshire.

This role involves the safe and efficient operation of wheeled excavators in a range of environments, including highways, urban projects, and large-scale civil engineering works. You will play a key role in ensuring work is completed to a high standard while maintaining strict health and safety practices.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Operate a wheeled excavator safely and efficiently in line with site requirements

• Carry out tasks such as excavation, trenching, lifting, grading, and material handling

• Work in confined or high-traffic environments, including highways and urban areas

• Conduct daily pre-start checks and basic maintenance inspections on equipment

• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with site safety regulations and method statements

• Communicate effectively with banksmen, site supervisors, and other operators

• Follow instructions from site management while maintaining awareness of changing site conditions

• Report any defects, incidents, or near misses promptly

• Assist with general site duties where required

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals

Skills & Attributes

• Strong safety awareness

• Reliable and punctual

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Good situational awareness in dynamic site environments

• Flexible and adaptable approach to work

Personal Specification

Technical Competencies

Essential

• Valid CPCS or NPORS Wheeled Excavator ticket

• Proven experience operating wheeled excavators on construction or infrastructure projects

• Good understanding of health and safety on construction sites

• Ability to work safely in busy or restricted environments

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Desirable

• Experience on highways or urban infrastructure projects

• Lifting operations experience (e.g. lifting ops endorsement)

• Additional plant tickets (e.g. dumper, roller)

• Valid CSCS card

Our Commitment:

We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us at:

• Email: hr-jgc.resourcing@graham.co.uk

• Phone: 07384 916355

• Email: louise.hunter@graham.co.uk

• Phone: 07384 916355

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance. A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.

GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant's experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.