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Mobile Plant Operator

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  • Cardiff, Wales
  • Temp to perm,
  • undefined,
  • MPOCF01
  • 14/09/2026
Job description

Mobile Plant Operator – Cardiff

4 on 4 off | 6am–6pm | Long‑term role

We’re recruiting a reliable and experienced Mobile Plant Operator to join a busy heavy‑movement industrial site in the Cardiff area. This is a stable, long‑term opportunity with consistent shifts, strong overtime rates, and an immediate start available.

Pay & Shifts

  • 4 on 4 off – 6am to 6pm
  • £13.04 per hour basic
  • £19.56 overtime (after 8 hours) & Saturdays
  • £26.08 Sundays

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Operating 360 wheeled machinery or front‑shovel loading equipment
  • Moving materials, loading vehicles, and supporting daily plant operations
  • Maintaining safe work areas in a fast‑paced heavy‑industrial environment
  • Completing daily machine checks and reporting defects
  • Working as part of a reliable, safety‑focused team

What You Need

  • Valid CPCS or NPORS for 360 Wheeled Excavator or Front Shovel
  • Experience operating heavy plant machinery in industrial or construction settings
  • Strong awareness of site safety, signalling, and communication
  • Ability to work independently and follow instructions
  • Good reliability and timekeeping
  • CSCS preferred but not essential
  • Fit for work and comfortable in physical, hands‑on environments

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Long‑term, secure position
  • Excellent overtime earning potential
  • Consistent daytime hours
  • Immediate start available

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