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Posted 30 July, 2026

Experienced Rubber Duck (Wheeled 360 Excavator) Operator Needed

Stridden Limited
Coventry, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Experienced 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