Job title: 35 Tonne Machine Driver
Job type: Temporary
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Construction
Functional Expertise: Construction
Skills: civils
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Job published: 10-11-2026
Job ID: 70333
Contact name: Leigham Shaughnessy
Phone number: +35314568438
Contact email: leigham@sherlockrecruitment.com

Job Description

35-Tonne Excavator Operator – Data Centre Project

Location: Dublin
Start Date: Immediate Start
Duration: 5 Months
Positions Available: 3
Hours: As per site requirements

 

Sherlock Recruitment is currently seeking 3 experienced 35-Tonne Excavator Operators

 

The successful candidates will be operating a 35-tonne excavator fitted with a 5-tonne hydraulic breaker, carrying out bulk excavation and rock-breaking works on site.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operating a 35-tonne excavator fitted with a 5-tonne hydraulic breaker.

  • Carrying out bulk excavation and muck-shifting operations.

  • Breaking out rock, hard ground and existing concrete.

  • Reducing large sections of rock to manageable sizes.

  • Loading excavated material and broken rock into dump trucks and articulated dumpers.

  • Excavating foundations, service corridors and underground infrastructure.

  • Trimming and levelling excavation areas to required formation levels.

  • Working safely alongside groundworkers and other plant operators.

  • Completing daily machine checks and reporting any defects.

  • Following all site health and safety procedures.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience operating large excavators (35 tonnes).

  • Experience using hydraulic breakers, preferably 5-tonne breakers.

  • Previous experience in bulk excavation and rock breaking.

  • Valid Safe Pass.

  • Manual Handling certification.

  • Relevant plant operator certification.

  • Strong understanding of construction site safety.

  • Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work as part of a team.

What's on Offer:

  • 5 months of work.

  • Immediate start.

  • Plenty of parking available on site.

  • Online and on-site induction provided.

 

To Apply:

Contact Sherlock Recruitment today:

Phone: 087 184 1776
Email: wesley@sherlockrecruitment.com

Phone: 086 194 9609
Email: seanr@sherlockrecruitment.com

Apply now for an immediate start!