Plant Operator jobs in the UK

Live plant operator roles plus reconciled 2026 salary data by region.

1055 live plant operator roles

CPCS/NPORS Telehandler

Blackburn, Lancashire

£19 - £20/hour

Do you have a passion for Construction and looking for work as a Telehandler? Location: Blackburn Area Start date: TBC Duration: TBC Pay rate…

Construction Full-time
2 days ago Apply now

CPCS/NPORS - Telehandler

Preston, Lancashire

£19 - £20/hour

Do you have a passion for Construction and looking for work as a Telehandler? Location: Preston Area Start date: TBC Duration: TBC Pay rate…

Construction Full-time
2 days ago Apply now

CPCS/NPORS - Telehandler

Wigan, Greater Manchester

£19 - £20/hour

Do you have a passion for Construction and looking for work as a Telehandler? Location: Wigan Area Start date: TBC Duration: TBC Pay rate: dependent…

Construction Full-time
2 days ago Apply now

Labourer with Telehandler Ticket

CF63, Gibbons Down, Vale of Glamorgan

£22/hour

Job Description: Location: CB63 Barry Start: ASAP Duties: Labouring/telehandler duties (Mainly Labouring) Pay: 22 p/h (CIS) Careermakers Recruitment…

Construction Full-time
3 days ago Apply now

Mobile Plant Operator

Northampton, Northamptonshire

£17.50 - £22/hour Benefits Included

Berry Recruitment is out looking for Mobile Plant Operator in Brackmills Mobile Plant Operator Dates needed - the contract won't finish on the 20th…

Construction Full-time
2 days ago Apply now

Telehandler

Halifax, Calderdale

£20 - £21/annum

Logical PS require a Telehandler in Halifax HX2 Start Date: 03/11/26 Duration: 3 months Duties: Operating a forklift on a new build housing site…

Construction Full-time
2 days ago Apply now

360 Excavator Operator

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

£22 - £23/hour

Tradeline requires a 360 Excavator operator with grab experience and waste management. Must have full PPE & CPCS card Sorting out waste into…

Construction Full-time
2 days ago Apply now

Telehandler

Peterhead, Aberdeenshire

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Tulloch Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Telehandler Operator for a long-term project based in Peterhead. This is an excellent…

Construction Full-time
2 days ago Apply now

Plant Operations Coach

Remote

£30000 - £33000/annum

Plant Operations Coach Permanent, Full Time Location: Remote Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 Are you an experienced plant operations professional looking…

Remote Management & Consultancy Full-time Permanent
2 days ago Apply now

Telehandler

Wimblington

£20 - £21/hour

TELEHANDLER OPERATOR REQUIRED – WARBOYS Frontline Construction are looking for a Telehandler Operator for a one-day job near Warboys, starting this…

Construction Full-time
2 days ago Apply now

CPCS Merlo Telehandler

Hinxton, Cambridgeshire

£24/hour

CPCS Merlo Telehandler Operator - Holiday Cover - £24phr (CIS/UTR) - Hinxton Danny Sullivan Group is currently recruiting for an experienced CPCS…

Construction Full-time
2 days ago Apply now

NPORs/CPCS Traffic Marshall

Yate, Gloucestershire

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PSR Solutions require an NPORs/CPCS Traffic Marshall for a project in Yate. All NPORs/CPCS Traffic Marshall must: Have a valid NPORs/CPCS Traffic…

Construction Full-time
2 days ago Apply now

Telehandler

E15, Bow, Greater London

£21/hour

Telehandler Operator Required – Stratford We are currently looking for an experienced Telehandler Operator for an immediate start in…

Construction Full-time
2 days ago Apply now

Telehandler

Lydney, Gloucestershire

£19.50 - £20/hour

JOB VACANCY - TELEHANDLER OPERATOR 🏗️ Project: Residential Construction We are currently looking for an experienced Telehandler Operator to join our…

Construction Full-time
2 days ago Apply now

CPCS Digger Driver

NR15, Tasburgh, Norfolk

£205 - £220/day

Connect Grp UK are looking for a team of Electricians for a project in Norwich for a start on the 9th November. Working hours: 07.30am - 16.00pm Day…

Construction Full-time
2 days ago Apply now

CPCS Digger Driver

NN13, Brackley, West Northamptonshire

£205 - £220/day

Connect Grp UK are looking for a CPCS digger driver for a start on the 9th November in Brackley. Working hours: 07.30am - 16.00pm Day Rate: £(Apply…

Construction Full-time
2 days ago Apply now

CPCS Crane Operator

Birmingham, West Midlands

£23.00 - £25.00/hour

We are currently recruiting experienced 150 Tonne and 250 Tonne Mobile Crane Operators to join a major infrastructure project in Birmingham. This is…

Construction Full-time
5 days ago Apply now

Telehandler

Bewdley, Worcestershire

£20/hour

Job Title – Telehandler Location – Bewdley, DY12 Rate + Package - £20.00 PH Duration – Start ASAP, 5+ months’ work The Role We are looking for an…

Construction Full-time
5 days ago Apply now

Forward Tipping Dumper Driver

Newmarket, Suffolk

£24/hour

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY - DUMPER DRIVER REQUIRED IN NEWMARKET*** One of our premier Civil Engineering contracting clients requires a CPCS OR NPORS…

Construction Full-time
5 days ago Apply now

Telehandler

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

£22 - £23/hour Umbrella

About the Role: We are currently recruiting an experienced Telehandler Driver for an ongoing contract role on a high-volume residential new build…

Construction Full-time
5 days ago Apply now

360 Excavator Driver

Bath

£23.50 - £26.50/hour

360 EXCAVATOR DRIVER - BATH (BA27) M&E Recruitment Specialists Kingston Barnes Ltd are currently recruiting for 360 Excavator Driver in Bath (BA27)…

Construction Full-time
5 days ago Apply now

TELEHANDLER OPERATOR

Lutterworth

£25/hour

TELEHANDLER OPERATOR REQUIRED – LUTTERWORTH 🚧We are currently looking for an experienced Telehandler Operator for an immediate start in…

Construction Full-time
5 days ago Apply now

CPCS/NPORS 360 Operator

Fleetwood

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Teamforce Labour require a CPCS/NPORS 360 Excavator Operator required for an immediate start in Fleetwood, Lancashire. Hours: 7am – 7pm (7 days a…

Construction Full-time
5 days ago Apply now

Telehandler

Crieff, Perth & Kinross

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Telehandler Operator - Safety Critical Medical Search Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Telehandler Operator for a site in Crieff…

Construction Full-time
5 days ago Apply now

Telehandler

Dundee

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Telehandler Operator - Search Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Telehandler Operator for a site in Dundee with an immediate…

Construction Full-time
5 days ago Apply now

360 Excavator Operator

Aberdeen

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Search Consultancy have fantastic opportunities for 360 Excavator Operators to work with one of our valued clients in Aberdeen and surrounding…

Construction Full-time
5 days ago Apply now

Dumper Driver

Trowbridge, Wiltshire

£20.00 - £21/hour

We are looking for an experienced Dumper driver to operate on site. -Ongoing live project -Competitive Salary -9 hours paid -Parking on site

Construction Full-time
5 days ago Apply now

EUSR Dumper Driver

Staines, Surrey

£20 - £23/hour

Daniel Owen Ltd are looking for multiple Operators including Dumper Drivers, 360 Drivers, Slingers and Telehandlers for a Water treatment…

Construction Full-time
5 days ago Apply now

Telehandler

CF63, Gibbons Down, Vale of Glamorgan

£22/hour

Job Description: Location: CB63 Barry Start: ASAP Duties: General telehandler duties Pay: 22 p/h (CIS) Careermakers Recruitment are seeking an…

Construction Full-time
5 days ago Apply now

Plant Operator

Swindon, Wiltshire

£25775/annum Bonus, Pension and Flexible Benefits

Plant Operator Swindon Shift Pattern: 4o4o Days and Nights Working hours: 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am Your Responsibilities Health & Safety Always carry out…

Driving & Logistics Full-time Permanent
7 days ago Apply now

Telehandler

East of England

£18 - £22/hour

TELEHANDLER DRIVERS WANTED! 🚜 📍 Work available across Essex & Suffolk EA Associates are looking for experienced Telehandler Drivers for ongoing…

Construction Full-time
7 days ago Apply now

Traffic Marshall (NPORS / CPCS)

Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot

£18.00/hour overtime rates

Traffic Marshall | Vehicle Banksman | Construction Traffic Marshall Port Talbot | £18 per hour | Monday-Friday, 6:30am-5:30pm | 12-week temp-to-perm…

Construction Full-time
6 days ago Apply now

Telehandler

Cambridge

£20.00 - £22.00/hour

Job Title: Telehandler Job Type: Temporary Contract Location: Cambridge Rate of pay: CIS: £21 PAYE/Umbrella options available Are you a Telehandler…

Construction Full-time
6 days ago Apply now

1x Telehandler 360 Slew

Belfast

£26.99 - £27/hour

Our Major Projects team are recruiting 1x Telehandler 360 Slew for work in Belfast starting 2/11/26. Job Details Location: Belfast (B3) Start…

Construction Full-time
6 days ago Apply now

Concrete Plant Operative - Bow, London

E3, Bow East, Greater London

£14/hour

Are you looking for a change and the opportunity to learn new skills? Do you consider yourself to be a hardworking individual and enjoy working as a…

Manufacturing & Production Part-time
6 days ago Apply now

Groundworker/Plant Operators

PH2, Glenfarg, Perth and Kinross

£40000/annum

Coyle Personnel Ltd are looking for experienced Groundworkers / Plant Operators for a major water sector project in Glenfarg, PH2, Perthshire.…

Construction Full-time
6 days ago Apply now

Telehandler Operator

Dursley, Gloucestershire

£21/hour

Telehandler Operator required for an immediate start in Dursley, Gloucestershire What is required for telehandler operator? Tickets: Valid…

Construction Full-time
6 days ago Apply now

Dumper Driver

Cottesbrooke, West Northamptonshire

£190 - £200/day

ADT Driver – RAF Cottesmore Location: RAF Cottesmore Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing Rate: £200 per day Anglian Recruitment is looking for an…

Construction Full-time
6 days ago Apply now

360 Slew Telehandler

Glasgow

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360 Slew Operator Required - Glasgow Location: Glasgow Job Type: Temporary - 1 Week's Cover Pay Rate: £23.50 per hour Start Date: Next Week We are…

Construction Full-time
6 days ago Apply now

Trainee Vacuum excavator Operator

Doncaster

£17 - £23/hour Car allowance: £2,500 per year following su

Cat c trainee Vacuum excavator Operator Trainee Vacuum Excavator Operator Doncaster Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Progression from £17.06…

Construction Full-time Permanent
6 days ago Apply now

Concrete Plant Operative - Tilbury Docks

RM18, Tilbury, Borough of Thurrock

£14/hour

Are you looking for a change and the opportunity to learn new skills? Do you consider yourself to be a hardworking individual and enjoy working as a…

Manufacturing & Production Part-time
6 days ago Apply now

Concrete Plant Operative - London

SW8, Queenstown, Greater London

£14/hour

Are you looking for a change and the opportunity to learn new skills? Do you consider yourself to be a hardworking individual and enjoy working as a…

Manufacturing & Production Part-time
6 days ago Apply now

DAF Plant Operator

Caerphilly

£13.50 - £16.87/hour

Location: Caerphilly Pay Rate: £13.50 - £16.87 per hour Shifts: 5 days per week 1:30pm - 10:00pm We are currently recruiting a DAF Plant Operator to…

Manufacturing & Production Full-time
6 days ago Apply now

360 Excavator Operator

Bury St Edmunds

£230/day

3-Man Groundworks Gang Required – Residential Site Location: Bury St Edmunds Start Date: Immediate Duration: Ongoing Rate: £230 Per day for machine…

Construction Full-time
6 days ago Apply now

Excavator Operator

CH63, Thornton Hough, Metropolitan Borough of Wirral

£37000/annum Overtime

Three Shires Ltd are specialist contractors to the Construction, Rail, Utilities, Highways, and Civil Infrastructure sectors. For the last 30 years…

Construction Full-time Permanent
7 days ago Apply now

Plant Operator salary by region (2026)

RegionSalary 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.

Market view. The ticket is the career: CPCS or NPORS categories determine what you can be booked for, and multi-ticket operators (telehandler + 360 + dumper) stay busiest. Infrastructure and rail possessions pay above general build, and long-shift weeks make real earnings strongly hours-driven.
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FAQs

What does a plant operator earn in the UK?

Indicatively £30,000–£48,000 employed, with multi-ticketed 360/telehandler operators on infrastructure at the top.

CPCS or NPORS: which do employers want?

Both are recognised; major contractors and infrastructure frameworks most commonly specify CPCS.

Which plant tickets pay best?

360 excavator (above and below 10 tonnes) and telehandler, especially combined, and rail-cleared operators earn a further premium.

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