RRV Operator Plant Operator

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At Ground Control, we have an opportunity for an experienced RRV / Plant Operator to join our Arboriculture in Rail & Infrastructure division on a zero hours contract based Nationally.

Duties required of a plant operator are to include but are not limited to:

• Using your experience to assist in Possible Site visits.
• Be flexible on working hours and Location.
• Understand, interpret and work, according to site plans, written instructions, or verbal guidance.
• Operate a variety of heavy machinery and equipment on the railway with the possibility of highways, Utilities and construction sites.
• Prioritize working in a clean and tidy manner to protect the environment and prevent pollution.
• Perform pre-start equipment checks, document findings, and submit reports as required.
• Carry out routine lubrication of equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
• Safely operate any plant or equipment you are trained and competent to use, this may be owned or hired in and will include the use of specialized attachments.
• Adhere to relevant legislation, such as Health and Safety at Work, LOLER, COSHH etc.

Who are we looking for?

Ideally you will have a background in rail Plant, with some experience using Vegetation / Forestry Equipment but skillsets will be assessed individually.

• CPCS/NPORS Cardholder
• CPCS/NPORS 360 Excavator Wheeled
• CPCS A59C Lifting with Excavators/NPORS Excavator as Crane
• CPCS Safe Working Practices Around Construction Plant Equipment
• PTS with relevant Sentinel Competencies such as Excavator Crane, Tailors, Hydraulic Grab

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment , and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wide-ranging benefits program , supporting you to realise your full potential, and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:

Awards, Accolades and Culture

• We have been awarded world-class status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results, ranking at #16 in the Top 100 Large Companies to Work For league table.

• Certified B-Corp Accredited, Ground Control has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.

• We inclusively support The Race at Work Charter , Ban the Box , The Armed Forces Covenant and are Disability Confident'

• We invest 5% of our profits into the Evergreen Fund, an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.

• By 2025 we have committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, having a fully electric fleet, and achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020.

• 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to 500!

How we work:

We put people at the centre of everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. We re embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation, and innovation creates initiative. Together we ll succeed in caring for each other, caring for our