Mobile Plant Operator
7 days ago
Plymouth
Mobile Plant Operator Plymouth Permanent Position £35,000 per year + shift premium 40 hours per week We are currently recruiting a Mobile Plant Operator to primarily drive a tracked excavator, and other machinery such as a telehandler 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. Key Responsibilities: • Operate plant machinery including Excavators, Telehandlers, Tractors and 4x4 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, and general housekeeping., • Assist with loading and unloading shipments and other duties as required. This is a permanent Monday-Friday position 40 hours per week, moving to shift patterns within the next 4 months. Skills & Qualifications: • Valid UK Driving License, • CPCS or NPORS Excavator qualification, • Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal), • Must be able to pass regular drug and alcohol testing, • NVQ Level qualification in plant operations, • Qualifications and experience operating a range of heavy plant: telehandler, dozers, wheel loaders, haul trucks., • First Aid at Work qualification, • Basic computer skills For a confidential chat, please contact Abbie or Cat on (phone number removed). Our Commitment to Inclusion As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background