Yard Operative – 360 Excavator Operator
Lynx Employment Services Ltd
Location: Hinckley, LE10 Pay: £15.00 per hour PAYE Contract: Temporary – 24 August 2026 to 31 January 2027 (possibilty of becoming perm) Hours: 45 hours per week Working Hours: 7:30am – 4:30pm
We are recruiting for an experienced Yard Operative / 360 Excavator Operator to join a busy operational site in Hinckley.
This is a hands-on yard-based role and applicants must hold a valid 360 Excavator licence and have experience operating both tracked and wheeled excavators using pedal grabs.
## Duties
- Operate 360 excavators safely and efficiently
- Operate both tracked and wheeled machines
- Use pedal grabs to handle and move materials
- Load, unload and move materials around the yard
- Carry out routine machine and safety checks
- Maintain a safe and tidy working environment
- Support general yard operations when required
- Follow all site health and safety procedures
## Essential Requirements
Valid 360 Excavator licence/ticket Tracked and wheeled excavator experience Previous experience operating pedal grabs Previous experience working within a yard, recycling, waste, aggregates, metals or similar operational environment Good understanding of site health and safety Reliable and able to work as part of a busy operational teamPlease note: Applicants without the required 360 excavator licence and relevant operating experience will not be considered. £15\.00 per hour PAYE \| 45 hours per week \| Immediate August start Please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your relevant excavator and pedal grab experience.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.