Excavator Banksman

VGC Group Lowestoft are delighted to be recruiting for an Excavator Banksman for a site based in Leiston, Suffolk. 

Job Description

Direct the operation of an excavator from a safe position. You must also control the operation of an excavator, by carefully monitoring the bucket for any obstructions or underground /overhead services. Particularly when the excavator operator may not have clear visibility

Receiving a briefing from the responsible person for the work activity on the relevant controls and method of communication prior to starting work

Assisting all plant operators and vehicle drivers to safely operate on site to prevent injury to people, damage to property or materials, and to stop operations if necessary, during any work mode

Preventing people from putting themselves at risk whilst plant or vehicles are being operated on site in working mode

Always positioning yourself in a place of safety away from the direction of travel or work activity and remain visible to the operator or driver at all times

Ensuring any item of plant or vehicle in working mode does not breach the safe system of work agreed to protect all people from injury

Qualifications and Training

The appointment of an Excavator Banksman must be supported by a safe system of work aligned with the People, Vehicle and Plant Hierarchy of Control 

Excavator Banksman - Gas & Water and Power Transmission and Distribution

Training in the dangers and control measures associated with underground and overhead utilities relevant to the works

Information and instruction on this procedure and how to utilise it in an operational environment

EUSR approved Excavator Banksman Training

Excavator Banksman - Rail, Major Projects, Investments, UKCS

Training in the dangers and control measures associated with underground and overhead utilities relevant to the works

Information and instruction on this procedure and how to utilise it in an operational environment

Familiarisation of relevant procedures (As a minimum HSF-PR-0047 People, Vehicle and Plant Interface, HSF-PR-0015 Avoiding Danger from Services and HSF-PR-0016 Excavations)

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply with your most up to date CV and a member of the team will be in touch.

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