Night-Shift Plant & Excavator Operator – Highways

eRecruitSmart; Stafford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift bonus

Full PPE provided

Training paid for

Career progression

Modern machinery

Christmas shutdown

Long‑term employment

Plenty of hours

Job summary

eRecruitSmart is seeking a Plant & Excavator Operator to cover Staffordshire, Midlands, Yorkshire and surrounding areas. The role is predominantly night shifts with over 40 hours per week and a Christmas shutdown.

You will operate 360 excavators up to 10 tonnes, drive tractors and plant machinery, and support vegetation and highway maintenance projects. We offer full PPE, ongoing training paid for, modern machinery and long-term employment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating excavators, tractors or plant machinery
• A good work ethic and willingness to learn
• Ability to work nights and travel to different sites
• A focus on working safely
• Team player with a can-do attitude

Responsibilities

• Operating 360 excavators (up to 10 tonnes)
• Driving tractors and specialist plant machinery
• Carrying out ditching and excavation works
• Supporting vegetation and highway maintenance projects
• Operating flails, mowers, tree shears and mulchers (where trained)
• Working as part of an experienced highways team
• Keeping the road network safe and maintained

Skills

Operating excavators

Night shift work

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Tools

CPCS Card

NPORS Card

CSCS Card

Job description

eRecruitSmart is seeking a Plant & Excavator Operator to cover Staffordshire, Midlands, Yorkshire and surrounding areas. The role is predominantly night shifts with over 40 hours per week and a Christmas shutdown.

You will operate 360 excavators up to 10 tonnes, drive tractors and plant machinery, and support vegetation and highway maintenance projects. We offer full PPE, ongoing training paid for, modern machinery and long-term employment.