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Coinford
Full-time
On-site
Reading, England, United Kingdom

Heavy Civils Machine Operator – Road Formation 

Join Coinford – Building Excellence from the Ground Up

Coinford are leaders in groundworks and concrete frame construction, delivering complex heavy civils and infrastructure projects across the UK. We are currently seeking an experienced Heavy Civils Machine Operator to support large-scale road formation and earthworks activities on our sites.

This role is suited to a skilled operator who understands production targets, works safely around live environments, and consistently delivers high-quality formation and finishing works.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate a 14T excavator safely and efficiently in accordance with site rules, RAMS, and company procedures

  • Carry out road formation works, including bulk excavation, trimming, fine grading, and finishing to tight tolerances

  • Excavate and prepare formations for Type 1, capping layers, and pavement construction

  • Work accurately to levels, drawings, and engineer’s specifications, liaising closely with site engineers and supervisors

  • Operate confidently around live services, adhering strictly to service avoidance and permit-to-dig procedures

  • Use trench support systems where required, ensuring all lifting and excavation activities are carried out safely

  • Maintain production while supporting safe movement of materials and plant across site

  • Complete daily pre-start checks, defect reporting, and statutory inspections

  • Carry out routine cleaning, greasing, and basic maintenance

  • Take pride in the condition, safety, and presentation of the machine

  • Adapt to programme demands and support the wider site team as required

Desirable Experience & Qualifications:

  • CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator (Above 10T) with Lifting Ops

  • 5+ years’ experience operating plant on heavy civils or infrastructure projects

  • Proven experience delivering road formation and pavement preparation works

  • Experience using GPS / machine control systems (Trimble, Leica, Topcon or similar) highly advantageous

  • Additional CPCS/NPORS tickets (Dumper, Roller, Telehandler, etc.) beneficial

  • SSSTS or willingness to work towards it

General Expectations:

  • Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • High standards of workmanship and productivity

  • Right to work in the UK

Why Join Coinford?

  • Competitive rates and long-term, stable work on major UK projects

  • Strong safety culture with ongoing training and development

  • Work within a professional, experienced, and well-respected civils team

If you’re a Heavy Civils Machine Operator with proven road formation experience and pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work, we want to hear from you.

Join Coinford — where skilled operators and precision build the future.


 * Please note that to comply with client requirements, we can only accept NPORS cards affiliated with CSCS and carrying the CSCS hologram. We no longer accept traditional NPORS cards. If you would like further details on how to transfer your card from the traditional scheme to the CSCS scheme, please click How to achieve an NPORS CSCS Operator Card – NPORS