Plant & Excavator Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift bonus

PPE provided

Training paid

Career progression

Modern machinery

Christmas shutdown

Long-term employment

Job summary

eRecruitSmart is seeking experienced Plant & Excavator Operators to join a growing highways maintenance team delivering vegetation clearance and maintenance works across the UK. You will operate 360 excavators up to 10 tonnes, drive tractors and other plant machinery, and contribute to ditching and excavation tasks.

We offer a salary up to £50,000, a night shift bonus, and plenty of hours. Training, PPE, and progression opportunities are provided as part of a stable, long‑term role with modern

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating excavators, tractors or plant machinery.
• Comfortable with night shifts and long hours.
• Willingness to travel to different sites across regions.

Responsibilities

• Operate 360 excavators (up to 10 tonnes).
• Drive tractors and other plant machinery.
• Carry out ditching and excavation works.
• Support vegetation and highway maintenance projects.
• Operate associated equipment like flails and mulchers as trained.
• Work as part of an experienced highways team to keep roads safe.

Skills

Excavator operator

Plant machinery

Night shift suitability

Tools

CPCS Card

NPORS Card

CSCS Card

Highways Passport/RoLO

HGV Class 1

Fastrac experience

Job description

Plant & Excavator Operator

• Up to £50,000 + Night Shift Bonus
• Work Across Staffordshire, Midlands, Yorkshire & Surrounding Areas
• 40+ Hours Per Week
• Predominantly Night Shifts
• Guaranteed Time Off at Christmas
• Looking for a Change?
• Do you enjoy operating machinery, working outdoors and being part of a solid team?

We're looking for Plant & Excavator Operators to join a growing highways maintenance business carrying out essential vegetation clearance and maintenance works across the UK.

If you've got experience on excavators, tractors or other plant machinery, we want to hear from you.

What's In It For You?

• Up to £50,000 per year depending on experience
• Additional night shift bonus
• Plenty of hours available
• Full PPE and equipment provided
• Ongoing training and qualifications paid for
• Career progression opportunities
• Modern machinery and equipment
• Guaranteed Christmas shutdown
• Long-term, stable employment

What You'll Be Doing

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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
• Bonus Points If You Have:
  • CPCS, NPORS or CSCS Cards
  • Highways Passport or ROLO
  • HGV Class 1 Licence
  • Experience with Fastrac machinery
  • Tree Shear, Mulcher or Sidearm experience
  • Arb or Grounds Maintenance experience

Don't have every ticket? Don't worry. If you've got the right attitude and machinery experience, training can be provided.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established highways vegetation and maintenance contractor working on major road networks across the UK. Around 90% of our work takes place at night when roads are quieter, allowing us to complete projects safely and efficiently.