Plant Operator/lorry Driver – Moira

Moira, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Position: Plant Operator/Lorry Driver
Pay Rate: 12.92 per hour
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Start Date: 4th August 2025
Location: Moira
Length of Contract: Until 25/01/26, possible extension
Hours of Work: Mon-Thur: 8am to 4:30pm, Fri: 8am to 1:15pm
Benefits working with NICS:

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Job Duties:
The Plant Operator will be expected to contribute to HED's maintenance, conservation, and preservation of our State Care sites. The main duties and responsibilities of the post holder will include, but not limited to:
1. The operation of various types of heavy plant (i.e. 360) hydraulic excavators and their attachments as required to carry out
2. The implementation of all health and safety measures.
3. The daily and weekly operator maintenance of the machine as scheduled, reporting any faults or defects.
4. Securing and immobilising the machine as directed.
5. The care and maintenance of all auxiliary equipment and tools.
6. Completion of Plant Logs on a daily basis and the inspection pro-forma weekly.
7. Load and unload materials for transport to and from site.
8. Drive departmental vehicles, including transport of colleagues and materials.
9. Complete required documentation as requested.
10. Carrying out general labour duties.
11. Attend training as required.
Essential Criteria:
1. A minimum of 5 years' experience operating heavy plant e.g. 360 hydraulic excavators and their attachments.
AND
2. Possess minimum class CE driving licence to enable the post holder to drive in Northern Ireland.
Desired Criteria:
1. Haulage of heavy plant and operating lorry mounted loader crane.
*The successful applicant will be required to complete an Access NI during registration*
If interested, please send across your CV to anna.quinn@therecruitmentco.uk

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3439103
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    £12.92 per hour
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Moira, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned