Plant Operator jobs in the UK

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

1067 live plant operator roles

Telehandler

Billingshurst

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Telehandler Operator Location: Billingshurst Pay: £20-£22 per hour Job Type: Full-time We are seeking a skilled and reliable Telehandler Operator to…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler Driver

SG6, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire

£190 - £195/day

CPCS / NPORS Telehandler Driver – Letchworth, Hertfordshire Location: Letchworth, SG6 Hours: 08:00–17:00 Rate: £19.50 per hour Duration: Long-term…

Construction Full-time
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Excavator Operator

Worcester, Worcestershire

£24 - £26/hour

360 Excavator Operators required to work on several large construction sites in the Worcester, Cheltenham & Evesham areas 360 Excavator Operators…

Construction Full-time
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Plant Operative

Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset

£13.94/hour

Job: Plant Operative (Non – CSCS) Location: Gurney Slade, RADSTOCK Salary: £13.94ph (40hrs pw) Contract: Temporary (6-month assignment) Our client…

Construction Full-time
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Groundworkers with Dumper

Cambois, Northumberland

£19 - £23/hour Accommodation

OPERATIVES REQUIRED – CAMBOIS, NE24 Long-term work – Starting Monday 26th October We are looking for 6 experienced operatives for a long-term civils…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler

Blackpool, Lancashire

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Telehandler Driver - Blackpool Telehandler Driver required in Blackpool Our client is one of the UK's largest and most reputable main contractors…

Construction Full-time
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360 Excavator Driver / Machine Operator

Cambois, Northumberland

£24 - £25/hour Accommodation

OPERATIVES REQUIRED – CAMBOIS, NE24 Long-term work – Starting Monday 26th October We are looking for experienced operatives for a long-term civils…

Construction Full-time
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Plant Operator

Ardingly

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Murphy is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering…

Construction Full-time Permanent
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SITE PLANT OPERATIVE / FORKLIFT DRIVER

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

£28080/annum

Job Title: SITE PLANT OPERATIVE / FORKLIFT DRIVER Location: Burslem, Stoke On Trent Starting Salary: £28,080, reviewed after probation Full-time…

Driving & Logistics Full-time Permanent
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Groundworker Dumper Driver

Lakenheath, Suffolk

£22/hour

CSS are looking for Groundworkers to start on a project at Lakenheath to start ASAP CSCS card Previous work references Ongoing work £22 p/h Please…

Construction Full-time
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CPCS A73 Traffic Marshall

Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot

£18/hour

BMSL require an CPCS A73 Traffic Marshall for an ongoing contract on a construction site in Port Talbot, within the old steel works. We offer the…

Construction Full-time
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Dumper Driver

Camborne, Cornwall

£22/hour

CPCS/NPORS Dumper Driver required for a immediate start. Previous experience required especially in finishings. References required. 8 weeks work

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler

Wantage, Oxfordshire

£21/hour

CPCS/NPORS Telehandler required for a immediate start in Wantage, Oxfordshire. Previous experience is essential as this is for a busy construction…

Construction Full-time
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360 Excavator Operator

Leicester

£23 - £24/hour

360 Excavator Operator – Construction / Civils Location: Leicester Pay Rate: £23-£24 Per hour Job Type: Ongoing Frontline Construction Recruitment…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler

Paddock Wood, Kent

£21 - £22/hour

Telehandler Operator Required We are looking for a telehandler driver to work on a small commercial site in Paddock Wood. Driving a telehandler…

Construction Full-time
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CPCS 360 Driver

Sudbury

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CPCS 360 Driver with Fit To Work Medical – Few Weeks – CO10 Start Date; 28th October 2026 Core Recruiter are looking for CPCS/NPORS 360 Drivers in…

Construction Full-time
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telehandler Mickleover

Mickleover

£19.00/hour

Location: Mickleover Job Type: 1weeks work Pay Rate: £19 per hour Job Description: We are currently seeking an experienced Telehandler Operator Key…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler Operator

Castle Cary, Somerset

£22/hour

Telehandler Operator required for a start in Castle Cary, Somerset What is required for telehandler operator? Tickets: Valid CPCS/NPORS PPE: Hard…

Construction Full-time
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Dumper Driver

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

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Job Title: Forward Tipping Dumper Driver – Welwyn Garden City – Start Tomorrow Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Job Type: Temporary /…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler stafford

Hopton

£19.00 - £19.50/hour

Location: Stafford Job Type: 1 years work Pay Rate: £20 per hour Job Description: We are currently seeking an experienced Telehandler Operator Key…

Construction Full-time
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360 Excavator Operator

Margate, Kent

£20 - £22/hour

Candidate required: 360 Excavator Operator Job Type: Temporary Start date: Immediate Industry: Construction Trades Location: Margate, Kent Rate of…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler

Chorley, Lancashire

£20.92/hour

Telehandler Operator - Adlington, Chorley Pay Rate: £20.92 per hour Start Date: Monday (next week) Duration: 1 week Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30…

Construction Full-time
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360 Excavator

Richmond upon Thames, Greater London

£20 - £22/hour

360 Excavator Driver -Twickenham Project duration: Ongoing Salary: £22 per hour Job Type: Full-time, Temporary Site Hours: 07:30 -17:30pm UKR Group…

Construction Full-time
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GROUNDWORKER with Dumper ticket

St. Albans, Hertfordshire

£18 - £18.56/hour

Groundworker with Dumper Ticket Location: Markyate, AL3 Rate: £18.56 per hour CIS Start: ASAP Job Type: Temporary / Ongoing We are currently looking…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler Driver

DL9, Easby, North Yorkshire

£21.50 - £22/hour

We are currently looking for 1 x Telehandler Driver to start ASAP on site in Catterick for around 30 weeks The work will be for a drylining company…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler

S13, Woodhouse, Sheffield

£20 - £22/hour

CPCS/NPORS telehandler Driver Required in Sheffield S13 Duration 2 Months Pay £20-22ph Umbrella/CIS 8.00 - 17.00 Mon-Fri Duties will include…

Construction Full-time
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Forward Tipping Dumper Driver

MK44 1NP, Radwell, Bedford

£20/hour

FORWARD TIPPING DUMPER DRIVER REQUIRED IN MK44 STARTING ASAP*** Our client is looking for a Forward Tipping Dumper Driver who can start work asap…

Construction Full-time
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PTS 360 Excavator Driver (CPCS/NPORS)

Kingston upon Hull, City of Kingston upon Hull

£24/hour

PTS 360 Excavator Driver required in Hull from Monday. 6 months work Must have the following: Must have PTS, CPCS/NPORS, & Full orange PPE Must have…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler

CB3, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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Telescopic Handler Operator – Cambridge Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 Job Type: Short-term Contract Pay Rate: Competitive, dependent on…

Construction Full-time
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360 Excavator Operator

Ross and Cromarty

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Job Title: 360 Excavator Operator Location: Isle of Skye Duration: Ongoing Rate: Negotiable Start Date: Mid November Hours: Monday 8am – 6pm…

Construction Full-time
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Dumper/ Roller Drivers

Ross and Cromarty

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Job Title: Dumper/ Roller Drivers Location: Isle of Skye Duration: Ongoing Rate: Negotiable Start Date: Mid November Hours: Monday 8am – 6pm…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler Operator

Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland

£20/hour

CPCS/NPORS Telehandler Operator needed for a project in Redcar, Yorkshire. £20.00ph 10 to 12 hours per day - Breaks paid. 7:00am to 5:00pm/7:00pm.…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler

Gaydon, Warwickshire

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We are recruiting for a Telehandler, to work on a construction site in Lighthorne for ongoing work on behalf of our client who has a nationwide…

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Telehandler

Luton, Bedfordshire

£20/hour

Telehandler Operator REQUIRED: Luton, Bedfordshire Rate for the Telehandler Operator: £20.00 p/h, 9.5 hours paid + Overtime & Saturdays x1.5 Role…

Construction Part-time
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Auxiliary Plant Operator

Tilbury, Essex

£45913 - £46913/annum bonus

Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit an Assistant Shift Operator to join their new-build Energy from…

Engineering Full-time Permanent
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360 Excavator

Cottenham

£20.00 - £21.00/hour

Job Title: 360 Excavator Job Type: Temporary Location: Cottenham Rate of pay: CIS £20-21.00 Are you a 360 Driver looking for work? ARC are currently…

Construction Full-time
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Plant Operator

Winchester, Hampshire

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Astute's Renewable's Team is partnering with key business and influential player in the UK Anaerobic Digestion sector, to recruit a Nights Plant…

Engineering Full-time Permanent
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Telehandler

bexhill

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TELEHANDLER OPERATOR | IMMEDIATE START Qualified Telehandler operators with experience wanted! Skilled Careers is recruiting an experienced…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler

Edinburgh

£20.00 - £21.00/hour Umbrella

About the Role: We are currently recruiting an experienced Telehandler Driver for a short-term contract role on a busy residential new build housing…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler - Scotland - Irvine

Scotland

£19 - £21/hour

Telehandler - Scotland - Irvine PW Construction are looking for a Telehandler Driver to work in Irvine, Scotland. Ideally the candidate will need to…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

£20 - £22/hour

Telehandler LOCATION: DONCASTER START: FRIDAY 23RD OCTOBER DURATION: LONG TERM PAY RATE: £20.00 - £22.00 START/FINISH TIME: 7:30 - 17:00 YOU WILL…

Construction Full-time
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Forklift Telehandler

NR15, Tasburgh, Norfolk

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Forklift Telehandler Location: Crocus Homes, Norwich Salary: Competitive We’re looking for a reliable, safety-focused Forklift Telehandler to keep…

Property, Facilities & Estate Agency Full-time Permanent
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Telehandler

Redditch, Worcestershire

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We are recruiting for a Telehandler, to work on a construction site in Redditch for 2 weeks work. Telehandler roles and responsibilities: Drive the…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler

Manchester, Greater Manchester

£19 - £21/hour

Role: Telehandler Location: Across the North west Contract type: Temporary (Full time) Pay rate: Negotiable depending on experience Working hours…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler

Abingdon

£19.00 - £20.00/hour

Core Group is Hiring – Experienced Telescopic Forklift Driver We are currently looking for experienced Telescopic Forklift Driver to join a client…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

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We are recruiting for a Telehandler, to work on a construction site in Cheltenham for 1 weeks work. Telehandler roles and responsibilities: Drive…

Construction Full-time
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Dumper Driver

Long Eaton, Derbyshire

£18 - £18.50/hour

DUMPER / LABOURER LOCATION: LONG EATON START: MONDAY 26TH OCOTBER PAY RATE: £18.50 DURATION: 1 WEEK Free Parking Operating the dumper, jumping off…

Construction Full-time
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360 Excavator Driver

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

£23/hour

360 EXCAVATOR OPERATOR REQUIRED, START ASAP We are currently looking for an experienced 360 Excavator Operator to join a site team. Start Date: ASAP…

Construction Full-time
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Groundworker/Dumper Driver

IV54, Kishorn, Highland

£23/hour

Apex Resources Ltd currently requires a Groundworker/Dumper Driver in Strathcarron, Scottish Highlands, IV54. Must have a valid CPCS/NPORS dumper…

Construction Full-time
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Plant Operative

Caythorpe

£14.50/week

Pant Operative Location: Caythorpe, Lincolnshire Hours: 47.5 per week, with an overtime rate available for additional hours worked Panda is looking…

Construction Full-time Permanent
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Telehandler - Darlington

Darlington, County Durham

£15.97 - £21/hour

Job Title: Telehandler Operator - Residential Site Location: Darlington Pay Rate: £21.00 CIS or £15.97 PAYE accrued Duties Include: Operating the…

Construction Full-time
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Groundworker/Dumper Driver

S70, Barnsley, South Yorkshire

£20/hour

Location: South Yorkshire (UK-wide travel required at times) Pay Rate: £20 per hour Job Type: Temporary to Permanent We are currently recruiting for…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler

Birmingham, West Midlands (County)

£20 - £22/hour

We are looking for competent telehandler drivers with either CPCS or NPORS. YOU MUST have commercial experience. Rates vary between 20.00 and 22.00 ph

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler

Alcester, Warwickshire

£20/hour

TELEHANDLER OPERATOR REQUIRED IN ALCESTER Duties: Operating telehandler safely and efficiently Moving materials around site Loading and unloading…

Construction Full-time
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360 Excavator Driver

Chester, Cheshire

£22/hour

360 Excavator Driver Chester (CH2) £22.00 per hour (CIS) 5-6 Days Work Immediate Start Available We are currently recruiting for an experienced 360…

Construction Full-time
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CPCS Traffic Marshal

SE1, Lambeth, Greater London

£16/hour Long term

CPCS A73 Traffic Marshall – Lambeth Lonsite are looking for an experienced CPCS A73 Traffic Marshall to join a long-term construction project in…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler Operator

Norwich

£20/hour

Eleven Eleven recruitment are seeking an experienced Telehandler Operator for work on the outskirts of Norwich. Start: Monday 26th October Role…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler in Newington

Swale, Kent

£20 - £21.00/hour

Do currently work in Construction? Are you a Telehandler currently looking for work? Do you hold a valid CPCS/NPORS CSCS card? If the answers are…

Construction Full-time
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360 Excavator Operator - Hull - 4 weeks

Kingston upon Hull, City of Kingston upon Hull

£21 - £22/hour

360 Excavator Operator - Hull Location: Hull, East Yorkshire Rate: £21.00–£22.00 per hour Duration: 4 Weeks Job Type: Temporary Job Description…

Construction Full-time
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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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