Plant Operator

Fusion People Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion People Ltd in Southampton is seeking a Plant Operator to drive a JCB 3CX 180 Excavator on a large industrial site. You must have previous site experience and hold a valid CPCS or NPORS card for excavator operation.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5pm, with overtime available. Pay rates are £26 per hour Umbrella or £19.50 per hour PAYE, depending on payroll method and assignment conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience operating on large sites with trenching or drainage works.
• Valid CPCS or NPORS card for excavator operation.
• Proven track record of safe site practices.

Responsibilities

• Dig trenches for drainage and pipework.
• Operate excavators and other machines on site.
• Ensure health and safety on the works.

Skills

Plant operation

Health and safety

Site experience

Education

180 Excavator qualification

CPCS or NPORS Card

Job description

Plant Operator

Start date - Monday 26/10/2026

£26 per hour Umbrella, £19.50 per hour PAYE

Southampton, Hampshire

We are working on a large industrial project in the Southampton area and we are looking for a plant operator to drive a JCB 3CX 180 Excavator. The ideal applicant must have previous site experience and hold a valid CPCS or NPORS Card. Due to the nature of the project we cannot pay CIS. Overtime will be available.

As a Plant Operator your duties will involve.

• Digging trenches for drainage and pipework
• Operating various size machines
• Ensuring health and safety is adhered to

You must Have

• 180 Excavator qualification
• CPCS or NPORS Card

Standard Hours

Monday to Friday 7:30am - 5pm

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