Experienced Rubber Duck (Wheeled 360 Excavator) Operator Needed
CV-LibraryCoventry, West Midlands (County)contractPosted: 29 July 2026
Apply NowExperienced Rubber Duck (Wheeled 360 Excavator) Operator Needed – Coventry
Location: Coventry
Rate: £24.00–£26.00 per hour CIS (DOE)
Duration: Approximately 12 Months (Temp to Permanent Opportunity)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 5:00pm
Hours Paid: Minimum 9 Hours Per Day
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Job Description
Stridden Limited are recruiting on behalf of a leading Civils & Groundworks Contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Rubber Duck (Wheeled 360 Excavator) Operator to join their expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity to secure long-term work with a contractor delivering industrial and commercial infrastructure projects for some of the UK's most recognised high-profile clients and developers.
The successful candidate will initially be based on a 12-month project in Coventry, with the opportunity to move onto future projects across the Midlands and surrounding areas on a permanent basis.
Working as part of an experienced site team, you will be operating a brand-new Wheeled 360 Excavator (Rubber Duck) on a range of civils projects including groundworks, highways and bulk excavation works.
Key Duties
* Operating a brand-new Rubber Duck (Wheeled 360 Excavator).
* Carrying out excavation works for groundworks, highways and infrastructure projects.
* Bulk excavation and earthworks.
* Loading wagons and moving materials safely around site.
* Working around live services where required.
* Carrying out daily machine checks and reporting any defects.
* Working closely with Site Managers, Engineers and Groundworkers.
* Maintaining excellent health & safety standards at all times.
Requirements
* Blue CPCS or Blue NPORS (CSCS Logo) Wheeled Excavator Ticket – Essential.
* Extensive experience operating a Rubber Duck on commercial civils and groundworks projects.
* Time-served operator with a proven track record in the civils sector.
* Experience working on industrial, commercial, highways or infrastructure projects.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Own transport is essential.
* Two recent, checkable work references must be provided with your application.
* Reliable, professional and safety-conscious.
What's on Offer?
* £24.00–£26.00 per hour CIS (DOE).
* Approximately 12 months' work on the current project.
* Genuine Temp-to-Permanent opportunity.
* Future work across multiple commercial and industrial civils projects.
* Operate a brand-new machine.
* Join a highly respected and growing Civils & Groundworks Contractor.
* Weekly CIS pay.
* Immediate start available for the right candidate
Location: Coventry
Rate: £24.00–£26.00 per hour CIS (DOE)
Duration: Approximately 12 Months (Temp to Permanent Opportunity)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 5:00pm
Hours Paid: Minimum 9 Hours Per Day
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Job Description
Stridden Limited are recruiting on behalf of a leading Civils & Groundworks Contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Rubber Duck (Wheeled 360 Excavator) Operator to join their expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity to secure long-term work with a contractor delivering industrial and commercial infrastructure projects for some of the UK's most recognised high-profile clients and developers.
The successful candidate will initially be based on a 12-month project in Coventry, with the opportunity to move onto future projects across the Midlands and surrounding areas on a permanent basis.
Working as part of an experienced site team, you will be operating a brand-new Wheeled 360 Excavator (Rubber Duck) on a range of civils projects including groundworks, highways and bulk excavation works.
Key Duties
* Operating a brand-new Rubber Duck (Wheeled 360 Excavator).
* Carrying out excavation works for groundworks, highways and infrastructure projects.
* Bulk excavation and earthworks.
* Loading wagons and moving materials safely around site.
* Working around live services where required.
* Carrying out daily machine checks and reporting any defects.
* Working closely with Site Managers, Engineers and Groundworkers.
* Maintaining excellent health & safety standards at all times.
Requirements
* Blue CPCS or Blue NPORS (CSCS Logo) Wheeled Excavator Ticket – Essential.
* Extensive experience operating a Rubber Duck on commercial civils and groundworks projects.
* Time-served operator with a proven track record in the civils sector.
* Experience working on industrial, commercial, highways or infrastructure projects.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Own transport is essential.
* Two recent, checkable work references must be provided with your application.
* Reliable, professional and safety-conscious.
What's on Offer?
* £24.00–£26.00 per hour CIS (DOE).
* Approximately 12 months' work on the current project.
* Genuine Temp-to-Permanent opportunity.
* Future work across multiple commercial and industrial civils projects.
* Operate a brand-new machine.
* Join a highly respected and growing Civils & Groundworks Contractor.
* Weekly CIS pay.
* Immediate start available for the right candidate