Plant Operator jobs in the UK

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

1077 live plant operator roles

Telehandler

Alloa, Clackmannanshire

£21 - £22/hour

Current Vacancies - 1x Telehandler 🟨 ASAP Alloa (FK10) Residential project ⁠Lifting and Unloading Pallets of Bricks ⁠CSCS & CPCS or NPORS with…

Construction Full-time
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Excavator Operator

Rugby, Warwickshire

£23 - £26/hour

360 Excavator Operators required to work on several large construction sites in the Nuneaton, Rugby & Coventry areas 360 Excavator Operators must…

Construction Full-time
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360 Excavator

Primrose Hill

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360 Excavator Driver required to assist with excavations on the refurbishment of a residential property in North London Experience in operating…

Construction Full-time
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360 Excavator Operator

Ince, Cheshire West and Chester

£24/hour overtime

The Role: You will be operating a 360 tracked excavator (14t - 25t) on deep drainage installations in open-cut and supported excavations. Working…

Construction Full-time
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360 Excavator Operator

OX11, Didcot, Oxfordshire

£24 - £26/hour

Kilnbridge is recruiting competent 360 Excavator Operators to join its team, that have experience and are confident working with deep drainage…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler

Birmingham

£20.00 - £22.50/hour

Telehandler Driver – Aston Villa Stadium Location: Aston Villa Stadium, Birmingham Start: Ideally Thursday morning, with deliveries commencing…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler

Steyning

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oin a busy construction site in Steyning as a Telehandler Operator with competitive hourly rates and long-term opportunities. Telehandler Operator…

Construction Full-time
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360 Degree Excavator Operator

Millerhill

£22.00 - £25.00/hour

Interaction Engineering 3–5 Tonne Excavator Operator Interaction Recruitment is currently looking for an experienced 3–5 tonne Excavator Operator to…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler

Avonmouth, City of Bristol

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Urgent requirement for a telehandler driver Start ASAP 10hrs on site - Avonmouth

Construction Full-time
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360 Excavator Drivers

Pembroke, Pembrokeshire

£18 - £22/hour

PACE Infrastructure Solutions is recruiting experienced construction operatives for a National Grid project in Pembroke, with mobilisation planned…

Construction Full-time
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Dumper Driver

Pembroke, Pembrokeshire

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PACE Infrastructure Solutions is recruiting experienced construction operatives for a National Grid project in Pembroke, with mobilisation planned…

Construction Full-time
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360 Excavator Driver

AB43, Memsie, Aberdeenshire

£23 - £28/hour

We are looking for a 360 excavator driver to start tomorrow in AB43 area, it's working from the 14th until the 17th (saturday) on the 360 THEN will…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler

York, North Yorkshire

£19.50 - £20.50/hour

Telehandler Position Details: Job Title: Telehandler Location: YO32 York Rate: £19.50 - £20.50 Contract Length: LONG TERM Start Date: MONDAY…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler

Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire

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We are recruiting for a Telehandler with a Taylor Wimpey Passport, to work on a construction site in Burton On Trent for ongoing work on behalf of…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler Operator

Peterhead, Aberdeenshire

£19.19/hour PAYE + holiday pay + overtime

Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing Working Hours: 7:00am – 6:00pm, with every second weekend available Overview: Corrie Recruitment are currently…

Construction Full-time
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CPCS Traffic Marshall

Guildford, Surrey

£16.50/hour

TRAFFIC MARSHALL - RATE £16.50 PAYE Contract Opportunity in Guildford - GU5 Location: Guildford, GU5 Rate: £16.50 PAYE per hour Start: 26/10/26…

Construction Full-time
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PTS Dumper/Roller Driver

Northampton

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Teamforce Labour are currently seeking an experienced PTS Dumper / Roller Driver for a project in Northampton. Duration: 2 Months Role &…

Construction Full-time
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Groundworker with Dumper/Roller

Preston

£22.00/hour

Groundworker Required – Penwortham, Preston TSR are currently looking for an experienced Groundworker with a dumper and roller ticket to join a new…

Construction Full-time
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Biogas Plant Operative

Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

£28000/annum

Astute's Renewables team are working exclusively with an established Anaerobic Digestion business, who are looking to recruit a Plant/Site Operative…

Engineering Full-time Permanent
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Telehandler Driver

Glastonbury, Somerset

£18 - £20/hour

TELEHANDLER DRIVER WANTED - STREET / GLASTONBURY 📍 Location: Street, Somerset (near Glastonbury) 📅 Duration: Long-term work - up to 2 years 🏗️…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler Operator

Hoo

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Job Advert: Telehandler Operator – Hoo Skilled Careers are currently looking for an experienced and reliable Telehandler Operator to work on a busy…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler

Petworth, West Sussex

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We are looking for an experienced telehandler on a project in the Petworth area for work on a new build project Duties include: Operating the…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler Operator

Farnborough, Hampshire

£21/hour

Telehandler required for an immediate start in Farnborough, Hampshire What is required for the position? Tickets: CPCS/NPORS Card PPE: Hard hat…

Construction Full-time
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Wheeled excavator

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

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Wheeled 360 Excavator Driver Required - Milton Keynes 🚧 We are looking for an experienced Wheeled 360 Excavator Operator to cover a replacement…

Construction Full-time
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360 Wheeled Excavator Operator

Cambourne, Cambridgeshire

£23 - £24/hour

360 WHEELED EXCAVATOR OPERATOR REQUIRED IN CAMBOURNE CAMBRIDGESHIRE STARTING ASAP*** Our client is looking for a 360 wheeled Excavator Operator who…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler

Winchburgh, West Lothian

£20.00 - £21.00/hour Umbrella

We are currently recruiting an experienced telehandler driver for a long-term contract role on a major residential new build development in…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler Operator

Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire

£20 - £21/hour

Telehandler Operator - Woodhall Spa - Long-Term Work Location: Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire Start Date: ASAP Duration: 12-18 Months Hours: 7:30am…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler

KT13, Whiteley Village, Surrey

£20 - £21/hour

CPCS Telehandler required for a small private develpment in Weybridge. Must be confidant on a 17 meter JCB machine. Lifts will include bricks…

Construction Full-time
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Pilot Plant Operator

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

£35000 - £45000/annum

Take ownership of day-to-day production and help an innovative clean technology process progress towards a larger demonstration facility. Adepto…

Engineering Full-time Permanent
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Plant Operator

Northampton, Northamptonshire

£32000/annum

Salary: £32,000 per annum plus Veolia benefits Hours: 40 hours per week, 08:00-17:00 with flexibility Location: Northampton, NN5 5JE When you see…

Driving & Logistics Full-time Permanent
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Telehandler Operative

Norwich

£13.82 - £18.38/hour Excellent ongoing opportunity

Contract Personnel are currently recruiting for one of Norfolk's biggest recycle companies based on the outskirts of Norwich. They're currently…

Construction Full-time
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CPCS Traffic Marshal

Carterton, Oxfordshire

£16.90/hour

CPCS Traffic Marshal - £16.90 per hour PAYE Long-Term Opportunity at RAF Brize Norton Danny Sullivan Group is currently recruiting for an…

Construction Full-time Permanent
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Telehandler Operative

Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland

£20 - £22/hour

Telehandler driver required to work on a Commercial Project in Eccles TD12 Starting Monday for ongoing work Requires CPCS or NPORS Rate is…

Construction Full-time
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CPCS Crane / Lift Supervisor

Abergavenny, Monmouthshire

£26/hour

CPCS Crane / Lift Supervisor - £26.00 per Hour (CIS) - Abergavenny Project Danny Sullivan Group is currently recruiting for an experienced CPCS…

Construction Full-time
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360 Excavator Operator

Bedfordshire

£20.00 - £22.00/hour 33 days annual pro rata leave

360 Excavator Operator (LH40 Material Handler) Luton £20.00 - £22.00 per hour (DOE) Medium-Term Contract Join One of Europe's Leading Freight &…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler Operator

Littlehampton, West Sussex

£21 - £22/hour

Job Description: Candidate required: Telehandler Operator Job Type: Temporary Start date: Immediate Industry: Construction Trades Location…

Construction Full-time
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360 / Dumper Driver

Norwich

£45000 - £50000/annum

My client, a leading local specialist subcontractor, has won new work and is looking for an Experienced 360 and Dumper Operator to join a team that…

Construction Full-time Permanent
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Mobile Plant Operator

Sidcup, Kent

£14.67/hour

Job Title: Mobile Plant Operator Location: Thames Road / Foots Cray Salary: £14.67 per hour Job Type: Permanent, Full time Working Hours: 45 hours…

Construction Full-time Permanent
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30m Rotating Telehandler

Rugby

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30 Metre Rotating Telehandler Operator – Wanted! Rugby | Pay Rate: £22–£24 per hour DOE Temporary Contract | Start in approximately 1 week Are you…

Construction Full-time
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Plant Operator

Newmarket, Suffolk

£30000 - £39000/annum

We are recruiting for a Plant Operator to join our client’s team within a specialist manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for…

Manufacturing & Production Full-time Permanent
4 weeks ago Apply now

Plant Operator

Rushden

£30000/annum

Plant Operator You will join as a Plant Operator to assist in the safe operation of the Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant. This is a hands-on role…

Driving & Logistics Full-time Permanent
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Telehandler Operator

Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire

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Telescopic Forklift Driver Carmarthenshire | Monday to Friday | 7.30am-4:30pm Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Telescopic Forklift…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler Driver

Exeter, Devon

£22 - £23/hour

Telehandler Driver | Telehandler Operator Exeter, Devon | £22-£23 per hour (CIS available) | 730am-430pm | Monday-Friday | Long-term residential…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler Driver

Carterton, Oxfordshire

£21 - £22/hour

Telehandler Driver | Telehandler Operator | Construction Telehandler Driver Carterton | £22 per hour (CIS available) | Monday-Friday | Residential…

Construction Full-time
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Self Employed CPC Trainer

WV13, Willenhall, Walsall

£125 - £150/day

We are looking to recruit an experienced and qaulified CPC Trainer for our already existing and established CPC Training centre in Willenhall, West…

Education Full-time
4 weeks ago Apply now

Telehandler Operator - 360 slew

Glasgow, Glasgow City

£24 - £29/hour

Roto Telehandler Operators required Tec-source are currently looking for Roto Operators for various hires across Scotland. CPCS/NPORS required Rates…

Construction Full-time
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Telehandler Operator

Sunderland, Tyne & Wear

£22/hour

CPCS / NPORS Telehandler Operators required on a Commercial project due to start in Sunderland. Suitable candidates must hold a valid CPCS / NPORS…

Construction Full-time
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Excavator Driver

EX15, Willand, Devon

£21 - £23/hour

Current Vacancy - 1 x Excavator (20t & 8t machine) 🟨 ASAP Collumpton (EX15) Road Project ⁠CSCS,NPORS,CPCS and Cat 320 and valid drivers license Temp…

Construction Full-time
4 weeks ago Apply now

Dumper Driver

Goole

£17.00/hour

KFM Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Groundsworker with Dumper Driver experience to work on a busy site in Goole. The successful…

Construction Full-time
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360 Excavator Operator

Lyme Regis, Dorset

£23.50 - £25.50/hour

360 Excavator Operators Lyme Regis, DT7 Start Date: 02/11/2026 Duration: 5 Months WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: We are looking for a experienced 360…

Construction Full-time
4 weeks ago Apply now

360 Excavator Operator

Exeter, Devon

£23/hour

360 Excavator Operators Exeter Start Date: ASAP Duration: 12 months WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: We are looking for a experienced 360 Excavator Operators…

Construction Full-time
4 weeks ago Apply now

Telehandler

Folkestone, Kent

£23 - £25/hour

Deploy are looking for a Telehandler to start on Monday 12th October the project will be ongoing for 4 months+. The project is based in Folkestone…

Construction Full-time
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360 Excavator Operator

Huntly, Aberdeenshire

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

Construction Full-time
4 weeks ago Apply now

Pipe Layers & Excavator Drivers

London

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Pipelayers & Excavator Drivers required for large RC Frame project in North London. Good rates of pay for suitable candidates. Long term work…

Construction Full-time
4 weeks ago Apply now

Telehandler operator

Trowbridge, Wiltshire

£21/hour

Telehandler operastor required for a job in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. A current CPCS / NPORS card to operate a telehandler on a construction site is…

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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