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Mobile Plant Operator

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Plymouth, Devon

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

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).

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