Construction Plant Operator

Alliance Recruitment Agency UK; Preston; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A talented Construction Plant Operator is sought to join a professional team in the UK. This role offers exciting opportunities for skilled operators, providing competitive pay, visa sponsorship, and initial accommodation. Successful candidates will operate heavy machinery, adhere to safety protocols, and contribute to project efficiency.

Benefits

Visa sponsorship fee covered

Free accommodation for the first 3 months

25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Ongoing support for long-term housing arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience operating relevant machinery.
• Basic to good level of English literacy required.
• Must hold a valid driving license (international accepted).

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy construction machinery.
• Conduct pre-operation checks and report any issues.
• Follow safety protocols and work within a team.

Skills

English literacy

Safety protocols

Team collaboration

Operating heavy construction machinery

360-degree excavators

Dump trucks

Small plant & machinery

Job description

Job Title: Construction Plant Operator – UK (Visa Sponsorship Available)

Location: United Kingdom

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Hours: 50 hours per week + Overtime (Paid)

Visa Sponsorship Provided

Work experience : 5-6 years

Are you an experienced Construction Plant Operator looking to work in the UK? This is an exciting opportunity for skilled operators to join a professional and growing team. The role offers stable employment, competitive pay, and valuable benefits—including visa sponsorship and temporary accommodation.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy construction machinery including:
• 360-degree Excavators (10 to 25 tonne)
• Dump Trucks
• Small Plant & Machinery
• Follow safety protocols and site procedures
• Conduct pre-operation checks and report any issues
• Work efficiently within a team to meet project deadlines
  
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience operating relevant machinery
• Basic to good level of English literacy (spoken, written, and reading)
• Physically fit and in good health (a medical report will be required)
• Must hold a valid driving license (international licenses are accepted)
• Clean criminal record for the past 5 years (police clearance required)
  
  

Employment Benefits

• PAYE employment (not contract or freelance)
• Visa sponsorship fee covered
• Free accommodation for the first 3 months
• 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing support for long-term housing arrangements
  
  

Note: Candidates will need to cover their own travel expenses to the UK.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is ideal for skilled plant operators from overseas seeking legal, stable work in the UK construction sector with long-term growth potential. If you meet the experience requirements and are committed to high safety and performance standards, we want to hear from you!

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