Plant Operator jobs and day rates
Plant operators drive excavators, dumpers, rollers, telehandlers and cranes. The right tickets plus a smooth, safe operating style keep you in constant work.
Typical day rate
£160 to £240
Broad UK range. Varies by region, experience and site; London and specialist work usually pay more.
What the work involves
- •Operating excavators, dumpers, rollers and telehandlers
- •Working to dig plans and level control (GPS machine guidance)
- •Daily plant checks and defect reporting
- •Lifting operations with a slinger/signaller
Cards and tickets
CPCS or NPORS ticket per machine category. Blue CPCS Competent Operator card with NVQ is the standard ask.
Demand right now
Excellent demand. 360 excavator operators with GPS experience command the top of the range.
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