Plant & Excavator Operator

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

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.

Join a growing team where your skills are valued and rewarded.

Applicants must currently reside in and have the right to work in the UK and live within a reasonable commute to the role. Please ensure your CV includes your location and contact details, otherwise you may not be considered. Only suitable applicants will be contacted.