HGV Class 2 Skilled Skid Steer Planer Operator

Paramount Personnel; Taunton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Taunton is seeking an experienced HGV Class 2, Skilled Skid Steer Planer Operator to join a focused team. The role involves highway repairs, including potholes and drainage. Applicants must have a clean HGV driving license and a commitment to health and safety. This full-time position offers a salary between £35,000 and £40,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience or qualification in Skid Steer operations required.
• Willingness to undertake training to operate the skid steer is necessary.
• Highway experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team undertaking highways repairs including patching, resurfacing, and drainage.
• Drive and operate plant and equipment where trained.
• Take responsibility for vehicles, plant, and materials.

Skills

Clean HGV driving License

Health and Safety commitment

Good communication skills

High manual work capability

CPCS or Npors Skid Steer qualification

CSCS Card

Job description

HGV Class 2, Skilled Skid Steer Planer Operator - Taunton, Somerset - £35,000-£40,000 per annum


An existing client with over 20 years of experience within highways and infrastructure is offering an opportunity to join a focused, expanding team.


CPCS/Npors Skid Steer Planer Operator or an HGV Class 2 holder with some plant experience required for a permanent role.


We are seeking an individual with experience or a qualification in Skid Steer operations, or an HGV operator with some plant experience, who would be willing to undertake the required training to operate the skid steer.


Our client is looking for a team player, an individual who is willing to work both locally and across the UK—someone who can join an existing team and integrate quickly with them.

Key Responsibilities:

Work as part of a team undertaking Highways repairs, ranging from Patching, Resurfacing, Potholes, Drainage, Footways, and General Highway Maintenance.
Drive/operate plant and equipment where trained
Take responsibility for vehicles/plant/materials in your charge.

Essential Skills:

Clean HGV driving License.
A commitment to Health and Safety.
Good communication skills with basic literacy and numeracy
Ability to undertake a high level of manual work and work outdoors in all weathers
CPCS or Npors Skid Steer qualification
CSCS Card

Desirable Skills:

Highway experience
HGV licence

The rate of pay is £35,000-£40,000 depending upon experience and qualifications.

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