Plant Operator

Plant Operator

Location: Midlands with national travel

Salary: Base salary commercial vehicle

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday

Looking for a role where you can combine your plant operating skills with hands-on arboriculture work Join Ground Control as a Plant Operator and play a key role in delivering Arboricultural and vegetation management projects across rail highways utilities and infrastructure environments.

This is a varied role where youll operate specialist machinery support project delivery and work alongside experienced teams to complete work safely efficiently and to the highest standards.

What youll do;

• Operate a range of plant and machinery safely and efficiently across multiple work environments

• Support the delivery of Arboricultural and vegetation management projects

• Carry out daily plant inspections and report defects or maintenance requirements

• Assist with the scoping of works and provide operational input into work planning

• Work in line with RAMS risk assessments and site-specific instructions

• Support the maintenance cleanliness and organisation of machinery equipment and yard facilities

• Liaise with colleagues subcontractors and haulage providers to ensure smooth project delivery

• Maintain high standards of environmental protection and site housekeeping

• Comply with all relevant Health & Safety legislation and company procedures

• Act as a role model for trainee Plant Operators and other team members

What youll get;

• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of Arboricultural and infrastructure projects

• Access to specialist machinery and equipment within a growing operational team

• Ongoing training and development to expand your technical skills and qualifications

• The chance to work alongside experienced operators arborists and industry specialists

• A supportive safety-first culture where teamwork and professionalism are valued

• Opportunities to develop your career within Ground Controls Rail and Infrastructure division

• Exposure to rail highways utilities and construction environments

• A role where no two days are the same and your contribution has a direct impact on project success

What were looking for;

• Experience operating plant machinery within arboriculture construction rail highways or utilities environments

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Passion for arboriculture and vegetation management

• Full UK Driving Licence

• NPTC Units 201 & 202 (CS30.1 & CS30.2) Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting

• NPTC Unit 203 (CS31) Fell and Process Trees up to 380mm

• NPTC FMO Crane-Fed Chipper and Base Unit

• CPCS Red Card Excavator (Tracked) below and above 10 tonnes

• CPCS Red Card Excavator (Wheeled) below and above 10 tonnes

• CPCS Excavator Lifting Operations

• NPORS/CPCS Slinger Signaller

• NPORS/CPCS Banksman

• First Aid Forestry

• Willingness to work away from home when required

Desirable:

• PTS

• Highways Passport

• CPCS Tractor Operating

• NPTC CS38 Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue

• NPTC CS39 Aerial Tree Cutting

• NPTC CS40 Aerial Tree Pruning

• Previous experience operating excavators within Arboricultural projects

This advert would perform particularly well with the title Plant Operator (Arboriculture & Infrastructure) or Arboricultural Plant Operator as candidates typically search by both the machinery and arboriculture elements of the role.

What to expect from our recruitment process at Ground Control

We aim to make our process clear supportive and straightforward - so you always know whats coming next.

• Application review: Once you apply our Talent team will carefully review your application against the key skills for the role

• Optional video: Youll have the chance to submit a short video to showcase your skills and personality - this is completely optional

• Intro call: If youre a good match well invite you to book a short (up to 30 minutes) telephone interview at a time that suits you

• First interview: If selected youll then take part in an interview either on Teams or in person depending on the role

• Next steps: For some roles there may be a technical assessment and a second-stage interview either on teams or in person.

Well keep you updated throughout and make sure you feel supported at every stage.

Benefits;

• Competitive salary aligned with your skills and experience

• Pension scheme helping you plan for the future

• Recognition schemes celebrating and rewarding great work

• Private GP service fast convenient access to medical support

• Life insurance providing added peace of mind

• Subsidised gym membership supporting your health and wellbeing

• Holiday buy scheme purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age disability gender reassignment marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity race (including colour nationality ethnic or national origin) religion or belief sex sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment including training development promotion pay and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees and to creating a working environment free from discrimination harassment bullying or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity respect and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training inclusive policies and accountability at all levels.

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