Operator Recruiter for Plant Hire & Ops Growth

Flannery Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Generous Leave

Professional Development

Assistance Program

Sustainability Commitment

Modern Equipment

Team Culture

Recognition Programs

Job summary

Flannery Plant Hire is seeking an enthusiastic Recruiter to join our Warrington team as Operator Recruiter. You will source, screen and onboard plant operators to keep projects resourced and on schedule.

You will work closely with depots, training teams and site managers to forecast operator demand, build a strong talent pipeline and promote internal progression. The role requires a proactive, fast-paced mindset and excellent communication to deliver a quality service to operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, resourcing, or talent acquisition (ideally within construction, plant hire, logistics, or infrastructure).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work at pace and manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.
• Proactive approach with a problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Recruit plant operators across a range of disciplines (e.g. excavators, dumpers, rollers, specialist plant).
• Source candidates through our database, job boards, referrals, networks, training providers, and direct approaches.
• Screen CVs, assess operator suitability, experience, and certifications.
• Work closely with depot managers, operations teams, and project managers to understand operator demand and skill requirements.
• Act as the main point of contact for operators throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.
• Maintain accurate records across recruitment systems.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified operators to support future demand.
• Support workforce planning by identifying skills gaps and upcoming resourcing needs.
• Promote internal progression, upskilling, and redeployment opportunities where possible.
• Promote Flannery Plant Hire as an employer of choice for plant operators.
• Support referral initiatives and industry engagement.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Multi-vacancy management

Job description

Flannery Plant Hire is seeking an enthusiastic Recruiter to join our Warrington team as Operator Recruiter. You will source, screen and onboard plant operators to keep projects resourced and on schedule.

You will work closely with depots, training teams and site managers to forecast operator demand, build a strong talent pipeline and promote internal progression. The role requires a proactive, fast-paced mindset and excellent communication to deliver a quality service to operations.