Yard Operative – 360 Excavator Operator

Location: Hinckley, LE10
Pay: £15.00 per hour PAYE
Contract: Temporary – 24 August 2026 to 31 January 2027 (possibilty of becoming perm)
Hours: 45 hours per week
Working Hours: 7:30am – 4:30pm

We are recruiting for an experienced Yard Operative / 360 Excavator Operator to join a busy operational site in Hinckley.
This is a hands-on yard-based role and applicants must hold a valid 360 Excavator licence and have experience operating both tracked and wheeled excavators using pedal grabs.

## Duties

Operate 360 excavators safely and efficiently

Operate both tracked and wheeled machines

Use pedal grabs to handle and move materials

Load, unload and move materials around the yard

Carry out routine machine and safety checks

Maintain a safe and tidy working environment

Support general yard operations when required

Follow all site health and safety procedures
## Essential Requirements

Valid 360 Excavator licence/ticket
Tracked and wheeled excavator experience
Previous experience operating pedal grabs
Previous experience working within a yard, recycling, waste, aggregates, metals or similar operational environment
Good understanding of site health and safety
Reliable and able to work as part of a busy operational team

Please note: Applicants without the required 360 excavator licence and relevant operating experience will not be considered.
£15\.00 per hour PAYE \| 45 hours per week \| Immediate August start
Please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your relevant excavator and pedal grab experience