Mobile Plant Operator

Location: Plymouth
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £35,000 per year
⏰ Hours: 40 hours per week

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

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

About the Role

Reporting to the Care and Maintenance Supervisor, you will operate a range of mobile plant machinery and assist with a variety of tasks supporting the day-to-day maintenance of the Mine Site, Pit, and Mineral Waste Facility.

Key Responsibilities

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

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Valid UK Driving License
• CPCS or NPORS Excavator qualification
• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)

Desirable

• NVQ Level qualification in plant operations
• Qualifications and experience operating a range of heavy plant:
  • Telehandler
  • Dozers
  • Wheel loaders
  • Haul trucks
• Previous experience in mining, quarrying, or related industries (construction, civil engineering, etc.)
• IOSH – Working Safely Certification
• First Aid at Work qualification
• Basic computer skills

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a unique project that supports sustainability and regeneration through the revitalisation of legacy industrial infrastructure.

To Apply:
Please apply below as instructed or call Abbie or Jo for an informal chat on 01752 421888.

About Sphere Solutions

Sphere Solutions is a leading construction recruitment agency, specialising in staffing solutions for the built environment. With offices across Bristol, Cardiff, Gloucester, Taunton, Plymouth, and Truro, we connect top professionals with the best opportunities in construction, housebuilding, and civil engineering.