35 Tonne Machine Driver

35-Tonne Excavator Operator - Data Centre Project

Location: Dublin
Start Date: Immediate Start
Duration: 5 Months
Positions Available: 3
Hours: As per site requirements

Sherlock Recruitment is currently seeking 3 experienced 35-Tonne Excavator Operators

The successful candidates will be operating a 35-tonne excavator fitted with a 5-tonne hydraulic breaker, carrying out bulk excavation and rock-breaking works on site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating a 35-tonne excavator fitted with a 5-tonne hydraulic breaker.
• Carrying out bulk excavation and muck-shifting operations.
• Breaking out rock, hard ground and existing concrete.
• Reducing large sections of rock to manageable sizes.
• Loading excavated material and broken rock into dump trucks and articulated dumpers.
• Excavating foundations, service corridors and underground infrastructure.
• Trimming and levelling excavation areas to required formation levels.
• Working safely alongside groundworkers and other plant operators.
• Completing daily machine checks and reporting any defects.
• Following all site health and safety procedures.

Requirements:

• Proven experience operating large excavators (35 tonnes).
• Experience using hydraulic breakers, preferably 5-tonne breakers.
• Previous experience in bulk excavation and rock breaking.
• Valid Safe Pass.
• Manual Handling certification.
• Relevant plant operator certification.
• Strong understanding of construction site safety.
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work as part of a team.

What's on Offer:

• 5 months of work.
• Immediate start.
• Plenty of parking available on site.
• Online and on-site induction provided.