Plant Operator

BRUSH Group; Aviemore; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days holiday + BHs

Hybrid options (role dependant)

Life insurance 4x salary

Enhanced pension

EAP service

GP24 remote GP access

Bike2work scheme

Long service awards

Training & development

Job summary

BRUSH Group is seeking an experienced Plant Operator to join the Scotland Operations team, supporting delivery of power infrastructure, cable installation and civil engineering across Scotland. The role involves safely operating plant on live construction sites, often in rural and remote locations.

You will perform daily plant checks, maintain records, and liaise with site leaders to keep works on programme while adhering to safety and environmental controls.

Qualifications

• Relevant CPCS or NPORS plant qualifications.
• Previous experience operating plant on civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure projects.
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate plant and equipment including excavators, dumpers, telehandlers and other relevant machinery.
• Complete daily plant checks and report any defects, damage or maintenance requirements.
• Load, unload and safely handle plant, equipment and materials.
• Work in line with site RAMS, safety requirements and environmental controls.
• Work closely with Construction Managers, Site Managers, supervisors and ground teams to complete works safely and to programme.
• Complete plant records, timesheets and routine maintenance checks.
• Support general site activities when plant operations are not required.

Skills

Driving licence

Plant operation experience

Safety awareness

Tools

CPCS

NPORS

Job description

Why choose us?

BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence. We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

What's the role?

We have an opportunity for an experienced Plant Operator to join the Scotland Operations team, supporting the delivery of power infrastructure, cable installation and civil engineering projects across Scotland.

The role will involve safely operating a range of plant and equipment across live construction sites, often in rural and remote locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate plant and equipment including excavators, dumpers, telehandlers and other relevant machinery.
• Complete daily plant checks and report any defects, damage or maintenance requirements.
• Load, unload and safely handle plant, equipment and materials.
• Work in line with site RAMS, safety requirements and environmental controls.
• Work closely with Construction Managers, Site Managers, supervisors and ground teams to complete works safely and to programme.
• Complete plant records, timesheets and routine maintenance checks.
• Support general site activities when plant operations are not required.

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant CPCS or NPORS plant qualifications.
• Previous experience operating plant on civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure projects.
• A good understanding of construction site safety and environmental requirements.
• Experience working in rural, remote or environmentally sensitive locations.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel, work away from home, work overtime and work weekends when required.
• Experience working on power infrastructure, cable installation, substations, hydro schemes, roads or utilities projects would be beneficial.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
• Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant)
• Life insurance – 4 x annual salary
• Enhanced Company Pension scheme
• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.
• BRUSHRewards – Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.
• Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Bike2work scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.

About The Organisation

BRUSH Power Solutions is able to deliver at every stage of a project’s lifecycle. From initial design and consultancy through to construction, testing, commissioning and connection, the team are on hand to provide comprehensive end-to-end HV infrastructure solutions for projects from 11kV to 400kV.

Along with the expertise BRUSH Power Solutions offers, our wider Power division also includes specialist ICP-accredited energy infrastructure contractor, McGowan Infrastructure. Often working in fragile and protected environments, the team utilise sustainable technologies to operate in way that minimises environmental impact, increasing biodiversity, and restores natural habitats.