Plant Operator: Master Heavy Machinery & Site Ops

Go Construct; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction career platform is seeking plant operators responsible for operating heavy machinery like excavators and cranes. Successful candidates should have the ability to comply with safety checks and maintain equipment. Experience is advantageous, but enthusiasm for the role is equally valuable. Main qualifications include various NVQs and apprenticeships in plant operations. This role offers competitive salaries ranging from £25,000 to £46,500 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating heavy machinery is beneficial.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions is important.

Responsibilities

• Using 180 and 360-degree excavators.
• Moving earth with excavators, bulldozers and dumper trucks.
• Operating giant cranes and working with slinger signallers.
• Managing safety checks and machine functionality.

Skills

Able to use, repair and maintain machines and tools

Knowledge of engineering science, maths, and technology

Design skills and knowledge

Able to work well with your hands

Thorough and attention to detail

Able to accept criticism and work under pressure

Teamwork skills

Computer literacy

Education

Level 2 NVQ in Construction Plant Operations

Level 2 Construction Plant Operative Apprenticeship

SVQ at SCQF Level 5 & Level 6 in Plant Operations

Modern Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering at SCQF Level 5 & Level 6

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Plant Operations

Job description

A construction career platform is seeking plant operators responsible for operating heavy machinery like excavators and cranes. Successful candidates should have the ability to comply with safety checks and maintain equipment. Experience is advantageous, but enthusiasm for the role is equally valuable. Main qualifications include various NVQs and apprenticeships in plant operations. This role offers competitive salaries ranging from £25,000 to £46,500 depending on experience.