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Construction & Site Management
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Plant Operator

Typical Salary

Salary range: £28k - £40k

Operates excavators, dumpers and other heavy plant on construction, groundworks and infrastructure sites.

Career Path

Entry Level

Entry

Progression

Plant Supervisor, Site Supervisor

Alternative Titles

Employers might also call this role:

Plant Operative
Heavy Equipment Operator

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Market Demand

high Demand

Based on recent hiring trends and employer activity in the Construction & Site Management sector.

Common Certifications

  • CPCS / NPORS Card
  • CSCS Card (Black/Manager)