Mobile Plant Operators / Technicians

£24,000 + Travel Expenses + Overtime + Benefits

An exciting new opportunity is now available for an enthusiastic, reliable and trustworthy team player, ideally with experience of process plant operations gained in a similar site operative or technical role, to join a fast-growing, ambitious organisation.

Our client is a dynamic, privately owned company established in 2001 with a proud history of delivering quality products and dewatering services to the Waste Management and Manufacturing Industries.

The company is financially stable and holds ISO standards in Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety.

Due to growing demand, a rewarding new opportunity exists for Mobile Plant Operators to join the team operating plant equipment at various sites across the UK.

The role is interesting, varied and includes travelling and working away from home, as well as some shift working.

As such, applications from candidates with experience of travelling for work (perhaps in the Armed Forces or a trade) are encouraged.

A vehicle and accommodation will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Staggered work pattern, 10-day fortnight to include alternate weekends.


• To install, operate and maintain our range of Mobile Processing Plant.


• Optimise machine settings to achieve desired processing parameters.


• Assist Service Engineers when on site or at the company workshop.


• Supervise and train subcontract labour, and new starters after completion of training.


• Understand and follow Risk Assessments and Method Statements prior to undertaking installation and operating work.

Skills & Experiences

• Plant operator; with an understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment.


• Must be able to work unsupervised, sometimes at remote sites.


• Process experience; relevant experience in the water or process industry an advantage but not essential.


• Flexible; must be willing to adapt to changing requirements to meet customer demands.


• Customer focused; must be able to communicate at all levels and gain the trust and respect of customers.


• Able to work away from home for periods of up to 10 days (depending on shift pattern).


• Shift work; able to commit to changing shift patterns to meet customer requirements such as staggered starts and night shifts.


• Driving licence; must have a full, ideally clean driving licence for manual vehicles.


• Forklift and/or Telehandler licence an advantage, but not essential.

The Rewards

• Competitive salary, current average earnings circa £48k.


• Paid overtime - time and a half Mon-Sat and double time for Sundays and Bank Holidays.


• Night shift allowance.


• Company vehicle and fuel card.


• All necessary tools and IT equipment provided.


• Pension following qualifying period.


• Private medical cover following qualifying period.


• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days with length of service.


• Corporate wear and PPE provided.


• Extensive ongoing training, mentoring and development.


• Employee Assistance Program.

This a rewarding role offering large amounts of variety and job satisfaction, for a pro-active, dynamic Mobile Plant Operator or Technician to join a welcoming, growing organisation in an important role.

The successful candidate will benefit from an attractive salary and benefits package alongside the genuine opportunity for career development.

Apply now!