CPCS/NPORS 360 Driver
Job description
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CPCS/NPORS 360 Driver - Long Term - NR
Start Date; Immediately
Core Recruiter are looking for CPCS/NPORS 360 Drivers in Norwich, Norfolk.
Requirements/Qualifications
- CPCS or NPORS Card
- Full PPE (High Viz, Hard Hat, Steel Toe Capped Boots)
- Previous onsite experience
- Two working references
Job Duties
- Operating of the 360 Excavator
- New build groundworks experience
- Experience with Groundworks would be a bonus
Core Recruiter Offer
- Weekly Pay
- Payroll Options available
- Temporary Contract
If you are interested please call Sarah on or apply online.
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Key skills
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Application advice
5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.
⭐ Place your CPCS or NPORS card prominently at the top of your CV under a 'Qualifications & Licences' section, as this is the primary requirement listed in the advert.
📊 Quantify your excavator experience: e.g. 'Operated 360 excavator across 8 new build groundworks sites over 3 years, completing drainage and foundation work to programme'.
🎯 Specifically mention new build groundworks experience in your work history, as this is a core duty listed and groundworks experience is highlighted as a bonus skill.
🤝 Ensure two working references are readily available and note this on your CV, as the advert explicitly requires two references before placement.
🏗️ List all PPE you routinely use (high-vis, hard hat, steel toe capped boots) and any site safety cards (CSCS) in a dedicated section to demonstrate immediate site-readiness.
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- •Operated 20-tonne 360 excavator across 5 new build residential groundworks sites in Norfolk, completing drainage trenching and foundation excavation on programme across 18 months.
- •Maintained a clean safety record over 3 years of onsite plant operation, conducting daily pre-use checks and adhering to PPE requirements on all CPCS-regulated construction sites.
- •Collaborated with a 6-person groundworks crew to clear and prepare a 2-acre brownfield site in 4 weeks, enabling the main contractor to commence foundations ahead of schedule.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
CORE Recruiter's long-term 360 Driver vacancy in Norwich is a strong match for my current CPCS card and hands-on experience operating 360 excavators across new build groundworks sites. I hold full PPE and can provide two working references, meeting all requirements listed in the advert.
My background in plant operation includes excavation work on residential new build schemes, drainage installation, and foundation groundworks. I am accustomed to working alongside groundworkers and other trades, maintaining safe operating distances and completing pre-use equipment checks as standard practice on every shift.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›What size and tonnage of 360 excavators have you operated, and in what site conditions?
- ›Can you describe your experience with new build groundworks, including drainage and foundation excavation?
- ›How do you carry out pre-use checks on a 360 excavator before starting a shift?
- ›What is the difference between your CPCS and NPORS card, and which categories are you certified in?
- ›How do you ensure safe working distances when operating a 360 excavator near other trades or the public?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you identified a safety hazard on site and how you dealt with it.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt quickly to a change in groundworks plans mid-project.
- ›Give an example of working under pressure to meet a tight programme deadline on a construction site.
- ›Tell me about a time you worked closely with groundworkers or other plant operators to complete a task efficiently.
- ›Describe a situation where your attention to detail prevented a costly mistake during excavation work.
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you identified a safety hazard on site and how you dealt with it.
Give an example of working under pressure to meet a tight programme deadline on a construction site.