Training in Action: 360° Excavator Refresher with Wight Contractors!

Tim Benton • July 30, 2025

Wight Contractors invest in refresher training for their 360° excavator operators, ensuring readiness for upcoming Isle of Wight projects.

  • Wight Contractors completed a 360° Excavator refresher course with Wight Training Services
  • Training took place on-site using their own Takeuchi TB230 machine
  • Operators refreshed essential digging and safety techniques
  • Prepares team for a busy schedule of construction and landscaping work
  • Accredited, practical training delivered across the Isle of Wight

Meet Damian and Morgan from Wight Contractors Ltd, sharpening their skills and maintaining currency with a 360° excavator training session—preparing them for upcoming contracts across the Isle of Wight. With hands-on experience in a real working environment, they’re staying sharp for groundworks and landscaping duties! 📍


✅ Why this matters:

  • Training took place on-site, using Wight Contractors’ own excavator = realistic environment, cost‑effective, and directly relevant to their day-to-day work.
  • Practical drilling of digging, bucket control and positioning ensures safety and precision.
  • Refreshing capabilities allows Wight Contractors to uphold high professional standards across their range of services.


🏗️ About Wight Contractors Ltd:

As a local facilities management and building services company, Wight Contractors operate across the whole Isle of Wight, offering:

  • Construction and refurbishment.
  • Groundworks and hard landscaping.
  • Fencing (domestic & commercial).
  • Maintenance and facilities management.
  • With a customer‑focused approach, they pride themselves on timely delivery, reliability and quality workmanship, backed by glowing testimonials from Isle‑of‑Wight clients.


📌 Why refresh training matters:

  • Site safety and efficiency: Operators strengthen safe handling and situational awareness, reducing accident risk.
  • Consistent quality: Skilled staff can deliver landscaping, groundwork, and maintenance work promptly and professionally.
  • Client confidence: Accredited operator competence builds trust among customers and helps meet contract requirements.


🔧 Thinking of training your team?

Whether you’re in building maintenance, landscaping or groundworks—keeping machinery operators up to date is essential. On‑site excavator training tailored to your equipment and workplace environment maximises relevance and minimises downtime.

💬 Get in touch for tailored training that fits your team’s needs – based right here on the Isle of Wight.


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