Digger Driver/Plant Operator Darlington

  • Job ref: 132/00811
  • Type:
  • Location: Darlington
  • Salary: £20.00 - £22.00 per hour
  • Recruiting office: Darlington
  • Date posted: 27 March 2026

Job details

  • Darlington
  • 20.00-22.00 USD / Year
  • Job Ref: 132/00811
  • Salary: £20.00 - £22.00 per hour

Driver Hire Darlington is actively recruiting experienced Digger Drivers / Plant Operators to join our supply pool. You will work with a range of local construction, groundwork, and civil engineering clients on short‑term and ongoing assignments.

Duties may include:

  • Operating 360° or 180° excavators
  • Assisting with groundworks
  • Supporting site teams with safe and efficient digging operations
  • Carrying out daily machine checks and maintaining safety standards

Work assignments may vary day to day, depending on client requirements.

Requirements

  • Valid CPCS or NPORS Digger/Excavator ticket
  • Previous experience operating plant machinery
  • Strong awareness of site safety and procedures
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work well within a site team
  • Own transport beneficial due to varying site locations

What We Offer

  • Flexible supply work across multiple sites
  • Weekly pay with holiday accrual and pension contributions
  • Supportive team at Driver Hire Darlington
  • Opportunities to secure longer-term placements with clients

Interested? Apply Today

If you’re a skilled digger driver looking for regular, reliable work in the Darlington area, we’d love to hear from you.

darlington@driverhire.co.uk

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