Road Planer Operator

About the Company

This family-run specialist contractor excels in precision road planing and surface milling, servicing high-profile locations such as major airports, defence facilities, and national infrastructure projects across the UK. Known for its premium quality and technical expertise, the company has significantly expanded its fleet while maintaining low staff turnover, with many team members staying over ten years.

Role Overview

As a Road Planer Operator, you will handle machines including W35ri, W100F, W210Xf/Fi, and W250Xf/Fi to perform detailed milling and surface preparation tasks that require exceptional accuracy. The role demands genuine hands-on experience and entails UK-wide travel to specialized sites. Comprehensive training and site inductions are provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate various road planers with precise adherence to project specifications
• Travel across the UK to diverse sites such as airports, defence locations, and infrastructure projects
• Perform fine milling tasks emphasizing precision over speed
• Adhere strictly to safety protocols within live traffic management and high-security zones
• Conduct daily inspections and basic servicing of equipment
• Optionally undertake HGV driving duties for additional remuneration if licensed

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of one year proven experience operating road planers
• NVQ Level 2 in road planing or equivalent qualification, such as a valid NPORS planer card
• Willingness to work primarily night shifts
• Ability to travel nationwide and stay away from home as necessary
• Capability to pass a DBS check required for certain contracts

Desirable but Not Required:

• Holding an HGV Class 1 or 2 licence
• SSSTS certification
• Background in surface milling or specialist paving

Compensation and Benefits

• Daily pay rates of £175 for day shifts and £215 for night shifts
• Additional incentives include night out payments, stand down allowances, weekend uplifts, and site-specific bonuses up to £100 per shift
• Average operator earnings approximate £60,000 yearly; those with HGV licences may earn over £100,000 annually
• Enhanced pension scheme with full earnings matched, uncapped
• Fully funded training for obtaining an HGV licence, with associated costs recouped after one year
• Company-provided van for overnight accommodation during site stays
• Wellhub gym membership and 20 days of paid holiday plus bank holidays, compensated at night shift rates

Working Conditions

• Permanent full-time position with Monday to Friday work pattern, predominated by night shifts
• Predominantly field-based role with extensive travel throughout the UK
• Flexibility mandatory to accommodate project demands