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.
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 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. Within the next 6 months when the site is fully operational, this will move to shift work which will come with a shift allowance.
Skills & Qualifications:
Essential:
* 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
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 similar industries (construction, civil engineering, etc.)
* IOSH – Working Safely Certification
* 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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