Mobile Plant Operative

CMD Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a reliable Mobile Plant Operative in Amesbury for a full-time, permanent position. The role involves operating plant equipment and ensuring site compliance through maintenance and support tasks. Ideal candidates will hold valid licenses for telescopic handlers and 360 excavators and have experience in heavy-plant environments. Benefits include healthcare cash plans, annual leave, and gym discounts. Interested applicants should contact the agency with their CV.

Benefits

Healthcare maintenance cash plan

Access to shopping and gym discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

21-28 days annual leave

Holiday trading scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Auto-enrolment pension with life assurance

Consistent weekly shift pattern

Qualifications

• Must hold valid licences to operate a telescopic handler and 360 excavator.
• Physically fit and capable of undertaking manual handling tasks.
• Experience within a waste, recycling, or similar heavy-plant environment is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate fixed and mobile plant safely in accordance with site instructions.
• Carry out maintenance and repair tasks on plant and machinery as directed.
• Support with weighbridge, office administration and provide cover in the Site Supervisor's absence.

Skills

Valid licences to operate telescopic handler

Valid licences to operate 360 excavator

Teamwork skills

Reliable work ethic

Job description

Mobile Plant Operative

Location: Amesbury
Permanent and Full-time
Salary: £31,624.80 per year
Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 07:00 - 16:30

We have been requested to support our client to recruit a reliable and hardworking Mobile Plant Operative to join their established team in Amesbury. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a full-time, permanent role within a well-respected organisation offering long‑term stability, structured working hours, and an excellent benefits package.

The Role

As a Mobile Plant Operative, you will be responsible for operating both fixed and mobile plant equipment safely and efficiently, in line with instructions from the Site Supervisor. You will also contribute to the smooth and compliant running of the site by supporting with maintenance, operational tasks, and general housekeeping.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate fixed and mobile plant safely in accordance with site instructions.
• Carry out maintenance and repair tasks on plant and machinery as directed.
• Ensure all equipment is operated and maintained in line with manufacturer guidance and company procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and tidy site environment.
• Assist with environmental monitoring, odour management, and record‑keeping to support compliance with site permits.
• Support with weighbridge, office administration and provide cover in the Site Supervisor's absence.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve safe and efficient site operations.

About You

• Must hold valid licences to operate a telescopic handler and 360 excavator.
• Physically fit and capable of undertaking manual handling tasks.
• Strong teamwork skills with a positive, reliable work ethic.
• Experience within a waste, recycling, or similar heavy‑plant environment is highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Healthcare maintenance cash plan (supporting everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more).
• Access to a variety of shopping and gym discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 support and up to 6 counselling sessions per year.
• 21 days annual leave, increasing yearly to 28 days.
• Holiday trading scheme (buy or sell holiday).
• Cycle‑to‑work salary sacrifice scheme.
• Auto‑enrolment pension with life assurance.
• Consistent weekly shift pattern.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to discuss further, please do not hesitate to contact Dan Pyle at CMD Recruitment on (phone number removed) and email your CV.