About this role
Join Ground Control as a Plant Operator and combine plant operating skills with hands-on arboriculture work. Play a key role delivering Arboricultural and vegetation management projects across rail, highways, utilities, and infrastructure environments. This varied role involves operating specialist machinery while supporting project delivery to the highest standards.
Operate a range of plant and machinery safely across multiple work environments each day. Carry out daily plant inspections, report defects, and assist with scoping of works and operational input into planning. Work in line with RAMS, risk assessments, and site-specific instructions while maintaining machinery and yard facilities.
Work alongside experienced operators, arborists, and industry specialists in a supportive, safety-first culture. Liaise with colleagues, subcontractors, and haulage providers to ensure smooth project delivery on rail, highways, utilities, and construction sites. No two days are the same in this role with direct impact on project success.
Access specialist machinery within a growing operational team and receive ongoing training to expand technical skills and qualifications. Develop your career within Ground Control's Rail and Infrastructure division while acting as a role model for trainee Plant Operators.
Requirements
- Experience operating plant machinery within arboriculture, construction, rail, highways, or utilities environments
- NPTC Units 201 & 202 (CS30.1 & CS30.2) – Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting
- NPTC Unit 203 (CS31) – Fell and Process Trees up to 380mm
- NPTC FMO Crane-Fed Chipper and Base Unit
- CPCS Red Card Excavator (Tracked) below and above 10 tonnes
- CPCS Red Card Excavator (Wheeled) below and above 10 tonnes
- CPCS Excavator Lifting Operations
- NPORS/CPCS Slinger Signaller and Banksman
Responsibilities
- Operate a range of plant and machinery safely and efficiently across multiple work environments
- Support the delivery of Arboricultural and vegetation management projects
- Carry out daily plant inspections and report defects or maintenance requirements
- Assist with the scoping of works and provide operational input into work planning
- Work in line with RAMS, risk assessments, and site-specific instructions
- Support the maintenance, cleanliness, and organisation of machinery, equipment, and yard facilities
- Liaise with colleagues, subcontractors, and haulage providers to ensure smooth project delivery
- Act as a role model for trainee Plant Operators and other team members
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on a wide variety of Arboricultural and infrastructure projects
- Access to specialist machinery and equipment within a growing operational team
- Ongoing training and development to expand your technical skills and qualifications
- Opportunities to develop your career within Ground Control's Rail and Infrastructure division
- Exposure to rail, highways, utilities, and construction environments
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