Live plant operator roles plus reconciled 2026 salary data by region.
Warrington
Listgrove Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead continuous chemical manufacturing operations across two Warrington…
Tees Valley
Salary £16.07 - £19.00 per hour depending on experience and tickets held. OTE £55,000-£95,000 per year depending on overtime/allowances.
Bierton
Bracken Recruitment are currently recruiting an experienced Civils Works Manager for one of our clients who are working on HS2.
South Hams
PSI Global Group Limited is seeking a Site Supervisor with SSSTS for work at Plymouth's Dockyard.
Hessle
Driver Hire Wakefield is seeking HGV drivers for full-time roles around Hull.
Hull and East Yorkshire
Air Products in the United Kingdom is seeking a Liquid Bulk Driver to deliver products safely and efficiently to Air Products customers and own sites.
Uttoxeter
JCB Ltd in Uttoxeter seeks a Senior Engineer to design, develop and deploy electrical and electronic systems for excavators.
Sheffield
Page Personnel in Sheffield seeks an autonomous Operations Manager for a busy manufacturing site in Ecclesfield.
Cirencester
Cotswold Archaeology continues to grow as a sustainable and strong business, working as one company across our four offices.
Cirencester
Cotswold Archaeology is seeking a Post-Excavation Manager to lead post-excavation and publication work from Cirencester area with hybrid working…
Stevenage
Safely operating the telehandler to move materials across the site. Loading and unloading deliveries.
Stevenage
Randstad CPE is recruiting a Telehandler Operator for a 3-month contract in Stevenage (SG2).
London
Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in London to join a growing team delivering technically challenging geotechnical…
Tees Valley
Mammoet is seeking CPCS-qualified Rigging specialists for heavylift and transport projects to be based from our HQ in Thornaby, UK, with regular…
Cambridge
The Sterling Choice is seeking a Factory Manager to lead the production floor in the Cambridge area, directing shift managers and driving performance.
United Kingdom
A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Operations Asset Manager for Power Plants in the UK.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join an innovative company during an exciting period of growth and transformation…
Bedford
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Plant Manager for a world-class site in Bedford.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Plant Manager for a Bedford-based facility, commutable from Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Luton…
Atherstone
Astute People is recruiting an Operations Manager for an Energy from Waste Power Station in Atherstone, Warwickshire.
Tonbridge and Malling
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Plant Operations Technician to join a well-established and highly successful process manufacturing…
Ormskirk
Bachy Soletanche in the United Kingdom seeks a senior Plant Department Manager to lead daily operations, promote safe systems of work, and drive…
Skelmersdale
PepsiCo UK is seeking an Operations Leader for the Skelmersdale site to drive delivery of QCDM targets across multiple production lines and…
Castle Douglas
VEA Telecoms in Castle Douglas, Scotland, is seeking experienced self-employed CIS civils teams for ongoing telecoms infrastructure works in the…
Hinckley
Due to the launch of our new Hub Operation supporting our expanding Out-of-Home (OOH) network—including automated parcel lockers and PUDO pickup…
Buxton
Integrate Engineering Resources are currently recruiting for Telehandler Drivers for a cement plant site in Buxton.
Worthing
Unify is seeking a Shift Team Leader in West Sussex to manage safe, efficient plant operation and supervise staff on shift.
Chirk
Kronospan is the world’s leading manufacturer of wood-based panel products, seeking a conscientious and analytical individual to support the Resin…
Bedford
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join an innovative company during an exciting period of growth and transformation…
Bilsthorpe Cp
Michael Page partners with a Nottinghamshire-based industrial processing leader to appoint a Process Manager.
Atherstone
Dornan Engineering Group seeks an experienced Operations Manager for its waste-to-energy facility in the UK.
Spalding
Based at our Holbeach site, we are currently looking to recruit seasonal workers to join our business on a full‑time temporary basis through our…
Buxton
Integrate Engineering Resources Ltd are recruiting for Telehandler Drivers for a cement plant site in Buxton, Derbyshire.
Redditch
Responsible for arranging plant, tool and machinery to production teams across construction sites.
Hemel Hempstead
Murphy is seeking a Finance Business Partner Analyst in Hemel Hempstead to provide high-quality financial reporting, analysis and business…
Burnham
Bidfood UK in Slough is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead the transport operation, ensure compliance, and drive a safe, efficient…
Bristol
Gist Limited in Bristol is seeking a Transport Operations Manager to take on a senior leadership role during an pivotal transition period.
Huntingdon
Bis Henderson in Huntingdon is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced logistics environment.
London
Pioneer Selection is seeking a Deputy Operations Manager in London to lead the day-to-day operations of a busy Materials Recovery Facility.
Preston
Network Plus is seeking a Site Manager to lead the Operational Teams in delivering the ENW Excavate and Lay contract in the North West.
Bradford
E3 Recruitment are recruiting for a Days Manager on behalf of a global chemical manufacturer based in Bradford.
Remote
You can be called to appear before a traffic commissioner’s public inquiry if the vehicle operator breaks the law.
Leighton Buzzard
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality.
Castle Douglas
VEA Group in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced self-employed CIS Civils teams for ongoing telecoms infrastructure works in Castle Douglas…
Kidderminster
Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a Shift Team Leader for an Energy from Waste plant in Worcestershire.
Leighton Buzzard
Randstad are looking for a reliable Telehandler with a valid CPCS card to start immediately paying £20ph on site.
Remote
A training provider in the United Kingdom offers a Transport Manager CPC training course aimed at preparing individuals for a qualified Transport…
Hemel Hempstead
Murphy is seeking a Finance Business Partner Analyst to join the Plant Finance team, delivering high-quality reporting and insightful analysis.
Wincanton
Griffith Foods is seeking a Health, Safety & Environment Leader to drive WHSE culture at the Wincanton site in the UK.
Oxford
The Plant & Warehouse Manager at Energy Jobline ZR will oversee daily operations of a bulk fuel and lubricant facility in Oxford, MS, lead a small…
Hull and East Yorkshire
The Sterling Choice is recruiting a senior operations lead for a fast-paced food manufacturing site in East Yorkshire.
Wellingborough
Right Now Group is partnering with a trusted family-owned organisation to recruit a Transport Manager (CPC Qualified) for the Wellingborough region.
Redruth
Booker Group plc in Redruth is seeking a part-time delivery driver (Cat C / 18T) to join our local team.
Wakefield
Warburtons is seeking a driver to join our Ferrybridge depot network serving Wakefield and surrounding areas.
Newry
Haldane Fisher Limited in Newry is seeking a Transport Manager to lead the branch transport operation, delivering safe, legal, and on-time…
Buckingham
MadiganGill's specialist Trades and Labour team is seeking a CSCS card holding Ground Worker for a temporary role in Buckingham.
Preston
TSR Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Groundworker for a new build project in Penwortham, Preston.
St Albans
We are currently looking for an experienced Groundworker with a Dumper Ticket to join a busy site in Markyate, AL3, with an immediate start available.
Castle Douglas
VEA Group in Castle Douglas, Scotland is seeking experienced Civils Operatives to join our telecoms infrastructure team.
St Albans
Danny Sullivan Group is seeking a Groundworker with a Dumper Ticket to join a busy site in Markyate (AL3). Immediate start available.
| 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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