Heavy Plant Operator

Heavy Plant Operator

Location: Southampton, UK

Salary: Circa £35,000pa (£17.00p/h)

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Are you a skilled Heavy Plant Operator with experience operating equipment such as loading shovels, mobile cranes or similar heavy plant? Are you seeking a stable role with a respected, expanding company that prioritises expertise, safety, and customer satisfaction?

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a well-established waste management and aggregate recycling provider based in Southampton.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-start checks and operate plant safely and efficiently in line with port operational procedures.
• Operate heavy plant including mobile cranes, loading shovels, and Bobcats to support vessel discharge and cargo handling activities.
• Load, unload, and transfer bulk materials between vessels, storage areas, and road vehicles while maintaining efficient workflows.
• Manage stockpiles, cargo storage areas, and yard movements to ensure safe handling and operational efficiency.
• Maintain high health and safety standards by reporting defects, hazards, and incidents while adhering to port safety regulations.

Requirements:

• Previous experience operating heavy plant such as mobile cranes, front-end loading shovels, 360 excavators, Bobcats, or similar machinery.
• Previous experience within UK port operations or materials handling environments desirable.
• Health and safety focused with strong awareness of safe operating practices.
• Ability to work confidently alone or collaboratively within a team.

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