Arboriculture Plant Operator – Rail & Infrastructure

Ground Control; Balderton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Private GP service

Life insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Job summary

Ground Control is seeking a Plant Operator (Arboriculture) to join the Midlands-based team with national travel. The role combines plant operation with hands-on arboriculture duties across rail, highways, utilities, and infrastructure projects.

You will operate specialist machinery, support project delivery, and work with experienced teams to complete work safely, efficiently, and to high standards. The position offers a base salary plus a commercial vehicle and opportunities for growth within

Qualifications

• Experience operating plant machinery within arboriculture, construction, rail, highways, or utilities environments.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• NPTC Units 201 & 202 (CS30.1 & CS30.2) – Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting.
• NPTC Unit 203 (CS31) – Fell and Process Trees up to 380mm.
• CPCS Red Card Excavator (Tracked) below and above 10 tonnes.
• CPCS Red Card Excavator (Wheeled) below and above 10 tonnes.
• CPCS Excavator Lifting Operations.
• NPORS/CPCS Slinger Signaller.
• NPORS/CPCS Banksman.
• First Aid + Forestry.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of plant and machinery safely and efficiently across multiple work environments.
• Support the delivery of Arboricultural and vegetation management projects.
• Carry out daily plant inspections and report defects or maintenance requirements.
• Assist with the scoping of works and provide operational input into work planning.
• Work in line with RAMS, risk assessments, and site-specific instructions.
• Support the maintenance, cleanliness, and organisation of machinery, equipment, and yard facilities.
• Liaise with colleagues, subcontractors, and haulage providers to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Maintain high standards of environmental protection and site housekeeping.
• Comply with all relevant Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Act as a role model for trainee Plant Operators and other team members.

Skills

Plant machinery operation

Job description

Ground Control is seeking a Plant Operator (Arboriculture) to join the Midlands-based team with national travel. The role combines plant operation with hands-on arboriculture duties across rail, highways, utilities, and infrastructure projects.

You will operate specialist machinery, support project delivery, and work with experienced teams to complete work safely, efficiently, and to high standards. The position offers a base salary plus a commercial vehicle and opportunities for growth within