Trainee Plant Operator

I & H Brown Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£13/hour starting rate

Overtime after 39 hours

Weekend overtime opportunities

Living away allowance

Travel subsistence

CPCS test training

Team support

Job summary

I & H Brown Ltd is seeking eager individuals to join our Plant Department as trainee ADT operators. This training-focused role offers a clear path toward CPCS certification and higher plant operation responsibilities on Scottish sites.

Starting at £13.00 per hour with overtime options after 39 hours and weekend opportunities, you will train with our experienced team and progress into more complex plant roles and supervision as you gain competence.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence.
• Access to your own vehicle, due to location of sites.
• Willingness to travel to sites across Scotland once trained.
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and hard-working attitude.
• Interest in civil engineering, construction, or plant operation.
• No prior plant ticket required if you have the right attitude and commitment to learning.

Responsibilities

• Train toward your dumper CPCS test.
• Work on live sites across Scotland depending on project requirements.
• Long-term progression into other plant roles and site supervision.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Own vehicle

Willingness to travel

Reliability

Safety-conscious

Interest in civil engineering

Job description

Summary

Are you looking to start a career in civil engineering or ready for a change into practical, outdoor work with real long-term opportunities?

Summary

Are you looking to start a career in civil engineering or ready for a change into practical, outdoor work with real long-term opportunities?

We are a family-run civil engineering firm with our own fully owned fleet of plant, and we are looking for reliable, motivated people to join our Plant Department as trainee ADT operators.

About The Opportunity

This is a training and development opportunity for people who want to build a future in civil engineering and plant operation. Successful applicants will be trained and supported in preparation for their Dumper CPCS test before gaining practical experience on live sites.

Once competent, there will be a clear pathway to progress to further plant training, including operation of bulldozers and excavators.

What We Are Looking For

• A full UK driving licence.
• Access to your own vehicle, due to the location of our sites.
• Willingness to travel to sites across Scotland once trained.
• A reliable, safety-conscious, and hard-working attitude.
• Interest in civil engineering, construction, or plant operation.
• No prior plant ticket is required if you have the right attitude and commitment to learning.

What We Offer

• Starting rate of £13.00 per hour.
• Overtime available after 39 hours.
• Weekend overtime opportunities.
• Living away allowance where applicable.
• Subsistence for travel where applicable.
• Training towards your dumper CPCS test.
• Support from an experienced plant and site team.
• Long-term progression into other plant roles and site supervision.

How The Training Works

Training will initially take place in East Lothian. Candidates will be taken on in small groups to ensure everyone receives proper support, machine time, and supervision.

Once trained and competent, operators will be expected to work on sites across Scotland depending on project requirements.