Live plant operator roles plus reconciled 2026 salary data by region.
Macclesfield, Cheshire
Andrews Recruitment Group is seeking a seasoned Plant Manager for a major cement operation.
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Whittan Group in Milton Keynes seeks a seasoned Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing operation, ensuring safety, quality, cost and on-time…
England
PX Group is recruiting a Plant Manager for the NZT Carbon Capture Plant on Teesside.
Bury St Edmunds
Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Leader to own a large-scale operation, driving safety, quality and…
Colchester
We are looking for a Mobile Seed Plant Operator to join the Frontier team, based at Holton, on a permanent, full-time basis.
Sidcup
Countrystyle is a dynamic, privately owned resource management and waste recycling business.
Peterhead
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Telehandler Operator for an immediate start on a busy site based in AB42 4XS.
Boyd Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a skilled Groundworker and a skilled Excavator Operator on behalf of our client for a contract position at…
Kilmarnock
Boyd Recruitment are currently recruiting an experienced Excavator operator for a full time position based in the central belt of Scotland.
West Midlands
As a Shift Plant Operator in wolverhampton, you will run plant operations within the EFW sector, helping to keep day-to-day activity safe and…
Rhyd Y Felin
Careermakers Recruitment are seeking an experienced Telehandler Driver in the Aberystwyth SY23 area.
Leighton Buzzard
Our client is looking a Telehandler Operator who can start work asap this is a fantastic opportunity!
Derbyshire
We have lots of work and strong relationships with major players in the market. You will be paid weekly on a Friday.
Bucklesham
Connect Grp UK are looking for a team of CPCS Slinger for a project in Ipswich for a start on the 9th November.
Brackley
Connect Grp UK are looking for a team of CPCS Slinger for a project in Brackley for a start on the 9th November.
Newport
Groundwork and civil engineering duties including: excavation, drainage, concreting, kerbing, bricklaying and tarmacking.
Wisbech
Core Recruiter are looking for CPCS/NPORS Slinger Banksman in Wisbech. Patients and the ability to remain calm i...
Cambridge
Core Recruiter are looking for CPCS/NPORS Slinger Banksman in Wisbech.
Shotts
We're seeking experienced RRV Operators to begin their story as part of our operational team based from our Salsburgh Depot, delivering safe and…
Poulton le Fylde
Luton
60,000-65,000 + Day Shifts (9am-5pm) + No Callout/Weekends + Development + Private Health Insurance + 26 Days Holiday (+ BH)
Aylesbury
The ability to perform physical tasks(lifting and carrying).
Coggeshall
We are looking for a Mobile Seed Plant Operator to join the Frontier team, based at Nayland on a permanent, full-time basis.
Middleton
SER Limited in Manchester is recruiting an experienced CPCS Appointed Person to join our engineering team.
West of England
SUEZ UK is seeking a Senior Business Manager to lead the Bristol I&C Depot, overseeing operations, budgets and customer service.
Polmont
A1 Jobs urgently require 360 Excavator Operators for our client based in Polmont. Operate excavators and other heavy machinery safely and efficiently.
Chipping Norton
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Huntingdon
Bis Henderson Recruitment is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor with a CPC to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced FMCG logistics environment.
Ipswich
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a reliable Class 1 Driver in Ipswich to operate HGV vehicles, transport telehandlers and plant across…
Tudhoe
LNS Recruitment Limited are currently looking for an experienced Working Foreman for a large concrete repair project in the Newhaven area.
Middleton
22 days annual leave plus bank. Office based. Discretionary Christmas bonus. Family run business.
Spittal
Cossington
LNS Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced 360 long reach excavator operator for a project in Leicester, LE7.
Polmont
A1 Jobs Ltd in the United Kingdom is hiring a full-time 360 Excavator Operator based near Polmont.
Harlow
Matchtech seeks experienced digging and civils teams to support a major water smart meter installation programme across the region.
Kirriemuir
We're seeking experienced RRV Operators to begin their story as part of our operational team based from our Salsburgh Depot, delivering safe and…
Bristol
We have a great opportunity for a Telehandler to join our team within Vistry Bristol, at our site in Bristol (BS24 7PS).
Tenterden
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Farnham
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Bourne End
O'Neill and Brennan are currently recruiting for a CPCS Telehandler with Suspended load in Southsea PO4
Manchester
Eleven Eleven recruitment are seeking an experienced Dumper Driver for work in Bolton, starting Monday 26th October for 2-3 weeks work.
Barry
LRL Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Telehandler Operator to join our client on a long-term residential construction xrnqpay project…
Leicester
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Remote
EP UK Investments Ltd is seeking an Operations Technician (G2) at South Humber Bank Power Station.
Chipping Norton
Ivy Resource Group is seeking a Telehandler Operator for a start in Kingham, Oxfordshire.
Spittal
Daniel Owen Ltd is seeking a 3CX (180) Operator for a Commercial Project in TD15. Start date is Monday with ongoing work and a 39-hour minimum week.
Penwortham
TSR Recruitment Limited is looking for an experienced Groundworker to join a new build project in Penwortham, Preston.
Essex
Kinaxia Logistics Limited in Colchester is seeking a dedicated Driver Trainer to provide ongoing assessments and training for drivers, ensuring…
Basildon
Veolia ES (UK) Basildon is recruiting for a site role involving driving Telehandler and Shovel, leading a team of pickers, and meeting production…
Penwortham
TSR are currently looking for an experienced Groundworker with a dumper and roller ticket to join a new build project in Penwortham, Preston.
Sidcup
Countrystyle is a dynamic, privately owned resource management and waste recycling business.
Helston
We are looking for a Tracked Rigid Dumper Driver to commence work on a busy site in Helston.
Lincoln
Eleven Eleven recruitment are seeking an experienced Ground worker / Dumper driver for work in Lincoln, starting Monday 19th October.
Musselburgh
You will join as a Waste and Recycling Operative (Plant Operator) to assist in the safe operation of the Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant.
Thatcham
An opportunity has arisen to join the Frontier team, based at Hermitage.
Peterhead
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Telehandler Operator for an immediate start on a busy site based in AB42 4XS.
Leighton Buzzard
Eleven Eleven recruitment are seeking an experienced Telehandler Operator for work in Leighton Buzzrad to start Tuesday 28th October.
Colchester
To operate and ensure the smooth running of the processing plant, to fulfil customer requirements in the supply of high-quality aggregates.
Seaford
O'Neill and Brennan are currently seeking a TELEHANDLER to join a busy construction site in the LU5 area starting MONDAY 9TH NOVEMBER.
Uk
The role involves the loading and unloading of HGV vehicles, the loading/feeding of shredders, shears and balers and moving of materials into…
| Region | Salary range (median) |
|---|---|
| London (indicative) no live adverts yet: baseline range |
£36,000 – £48,000 (midpoint £42,000) |
| South East (indicative) no live adverts yet: baseline range |
£33,000 – £44,000 (midpoint £38,500) |
| East of England (indicative) 12 live adverts |
£29,000 – £45,760 (midpoint £37,960) |
| Scotland (indicative) no live adverts yet: baseline range |
£32,000 – £43,000 (midpoint £37,500) |
| Midlands (indicative) no live adverts yet: baseline range |
£31,000 – £42,000 (midpoint £36,500) |
| North West (indicative) no live adverts yet: baseline range |
£31,000 – £42,000 (midpoint £36,500) |
| Yorkshire (indicative) no live adverts yet: baseline range |
£30,000 – £40,000 (midpoint £35,000) |
| South West (indicative) 19 live adverts |
£20,000 – £50,000 (midpoint £31,718) |
| Wales (indicative) 8 live adverts |
£24,000 – £39,699 (midpoint £30,463) |
Methodology: medians reconcile live advertised UK salaries for this role and region; 25th–75th percentiles are shown only where at least 5 live salaried listings back them. They are measured or omitted, never interpolated. Rows marked indicative are anchored to our curated 2026 baseline ranges until enough live data accrues. Listings advertising an implausible annual figure (a mislabelled hourly or daily rate) are excluded rather than converted, because converting one means guessing the hours behind it.
Indicatively £30,000–£48,000 employed, with multi-ticketed 360/telehandler operators on infrastructure at the top.
Both are recognised; major contractors and infrastructure frameworks most commonly specify CPCS.
360 excavator (above and below 10 tonnes) and telehandler, especially combined, and rail-cleared operators earn a further premium.
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