Plant Machinery Operator

Cruise Control Recruitment Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Job summary

Cruise Control Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Machine Operator – Plant Machinery in Lincoln to operate specialist plant and machinery safely, performing surface preparation and related works. You will travel across the UK and overseas as required, with flexible hours and potential overnight stays.

The role is full-time and permanent, offering £45,000+ per year plus bonuses and overtime. Prior experience in highways/civil works and a full UK driving licence are essential; CPCS/NPORS/CSCS

Qualifications

• Experience in road construction or civil engineering environments.
• Experience operating construction plant and machinery.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant and machinery safely and efficiently.
• Carry out surface preparation, airfield grooving and motorway grinding.
• Work to health and safety procedures and client requirements.
• Support the team in delivering projects to high standards and deadlines.
• Maintain equipment and report defects or maintenance needs.
• Travel extensively to work across the UK and overseas.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Health & safety

Reliability

Hardworking

Tools

CPCS

NPORS

CSCS card

NRSWA (Street Works)

Mechanical knowledge

Job description

Machine Operator – Plant Machinery (2 Positions)

Location: Lincoln, LN6

Salary: £45,000+ per year, plus bonuses, overtime, and enhanced international rates.

Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (Includes 1‑hour break. Flexibility required for occasional breakdowns).

Key Responsibilities

• Operate specialist plant and machinery safely and efficiently.
• Carry out surface preparation, airfield grooving, motorway grinding, and associated works.
• Work in accordance with health and safety legislation, company procedures, and client requirements.
• Support the team in delivering projects to a high standard and within deadlines.
• Maintain equipment and report any defects or maintenance requirements.
• Travel extensively to work throughout the UK and overseas as required.

Working Pattern

• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Willingness to work day shifts, night shifts, weekends, and overtime.
• Regular overnight stays across the UK.
• International travel when required.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in road construction, highways maintenance, civil engineering, or a similar environment.
• Experience operating construction plant and machinery.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Reliable, hardworking, and committed.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications

• CPCS, NPORS, or equivalent Plant Operator certification.
• NRSWA (Street Works) qualification.
• CSCS card.
• Mechanical knowledge or maintenance experience.

Training

This is a new specialist role within our business. While previous experience operating construction plant and working within highways, civil engineering, or similar environments is essential, full training, guidance, and ongoing support will be provided to enable you to develop the specialist skills and knowledge required.

The Benefits

We want everyone in our company to succeed and be the best they can be. We want you to feel empowered and perform to the best of your ability. We’ll encourage you to use your initiative, draw on your personal skills and help us continually change and adapt our business to keep up to date with the latest innovation or techniques. In return, we’ll work hard to make sure you feel valued, supported, motivated and rewarded for the difference that you make.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons including those with disabilities. We value diversity and celebrate difference. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and business needs alone.

We recognise the value serving personnel, both regular and reservists, veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country. As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we offer a guaranteed interview to suitably qualified service personnel, veterans, reservists, and their families.