Dumper (PR-1533251) Wantage, England

Salary: GBP19 - GBP21 per hour

Randstad UK CPE Reading Team is currently looking to onboard an experienced Dumper Operator for a busy construction site in Wantage.

  • Job Title: Dumper Operator
  • Location: Wantage, Oxfordshire (Residential Housing Site)
  • Contract Type: Temporary
  • Working Hours: Typically 07:30 AM – 16:30 PM (8.5–9 paid hours/day)
  • Pay: £19.00 – £21.00 / hr

Key Responsibilities

  • Safe operation of forward-tipping dumpers (tracked/wheeled, up to 6t–9t) across a busy residential development site.
  • Transporting earth, aggregates, spoil, and building materials to designated muckaway or storage areas.
  • Assisting groundworkers when not operating the machine (e.g., footings, drainage, levelling, slab/curb prep).
  • Pre-use daily inspection checks on plant machinery and strictly adhering to site Health & Safety guidelines.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Valid CPCS/NPORS card (Forward Tipping Dumper essential; Roller/360 Excavator ideal)
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • 1–3 years' experience on UK residential housing sites, including practical groundworks knowledge (footings, drainage, concreting).
  • Full personal protective equipment (hard hat, high-vis, steel toe boots, gloves).