Mobile Plant Operator

Location: Plymouth
Salary: £35,000 per year + shift premium
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week

About the Role

We are currently recruiting a Mobile Plant Operator to primarily operate a tracked excavator, along with other machinery such as telehandlers and tractors.

You will join the Care and Maintenance Team on a significant mine site rebuild project in Plymouth. This is a permanent opportunity offering long-term stability and the chance to work on a high-impact, technically challenging site.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate plant machinery including excavators, telehandlers, tractors, and 4×4 light vehicles
• Carry out daily pre-op and post-op inspections to ensure safe and reliable operation
• Attend daily shift start-up meetings, toolbox talks, and safety briefings
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, or equipment defects promptly
• Support site operations including:
  • Pump and pipeline movements
  • Dust control
  • Surface water management
  • Road maintenance
  • Refuelling and general housekeeping
• Assist with loading/unloading shipments and other site duties as required

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• Moving to shift patterns within the next 4 months (with shift premium)

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Valid UK Driving Licence
• CPCS or NPORS Excavator qualification
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to pass regular drug and alcohol testing

Desirable

• NVQ Level qualification in Plant Operations
• Experience operating a range of heavy plant (telehandler, dozers, wheel loaders, haul trucks)
• IOSH – Working Safely Certification
• First Aid at Work qualification
• Basic computer skills

Apply

For a confidential chat, please contact Abbie or Cat on 01752 421888.

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