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Mobile Plant Operator
full-timeBirmingham

Summary

Location

Birmingham

Type

full-time

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About this role

Location: Sutton Coldfield

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 39.5

Get Behind the Controls of Heavy Machinery – And Your Career!

Join our high-performing production team where no two days are the same. As a Mobile Plant Operator, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, working with powerful equipment and contributing to the smooth running of our site.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Operating FELs, Excavators, Dumpers and other mobile plant machinery

  • Transporting materials to the main processing plant

  • Running fully PLC-controlled fixed plants

  • Performing manual labour tasks including plant cleaning

  • Carrying out routine maintenance on mobile plant equipment

  • Supporting other duties across the site as directed by Site Management

  • Always operating machinery safely and responsibly

What You’ll Bring:

  • Experience operating heavy mobile plant

  • Valid certifications for relevant machinery

  • A strong safety-first mindset

  • Willingness to work as part of a team and take on varied tasks

  • Flexibility to support site needs as required

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive pay with overtime opportunities

  • Supportive team environment

  • Ongoing training and development

  • Be part of a company that values safety, teamwork, and growth

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply now and take the next step in your career with a company that puts people and performance first.

Why Join Us at Heidelberg Materials?

At Heidelberg Materials, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we’re committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

Rewards & Benefits

We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:
Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member

What We Offer

  • Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance

  • Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options

  • Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause

  • Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)

  • Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities

Other facts

Tech stack
Operating Heavy Mobile Plant,Transporting Materials,Running PLC-Controlled Fixed Plants,Manual Labour Tasks,Plant Cleaning,Routine Maintenance,Safety Mindset,Teamwork,Flexibility

About Heidelberg Materials

For more than a century, we’ve been supplying cement, aggregates, ready mixed concrete, asphalt and other building materials to markets throughout North America. Today, Heidelberg Materials North America, our reach and capabilities are more extensive than ever, and our brightest days are still ahead.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Wholesale Building Materials
Founding Year: 1897

What you'll do

  • As a Mobile Plant Operator, you will operate various heavy machinery and contribute to the smooth running of the site. You will also perform manual labor tasks and support site management as needed.

Ready to join Heidelberg Materials?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Mobile Plant Operator do at Heidelberg Materials?

As a Mobile Plant Operator at Heidelberg Materials, you will: as a Mobile Plant Operator, you will operate various heavy machinery and contribute to the smooth running of the site. You will also perform manual labor tasks and support site management as needed..

Why join Heidelberg Materials as a Mobile Plant Operator?

Heidelberg Materials is a leading Wholesale Building Materials company.

Is the Mobile Plant Operator position at Heidelberg Materials remote?

The Mobile Plant Operator position at Heidelberg Materials is based in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Mobile Plant Operator position at Heidelberg Materials?

You can apply for the Mobile Plant Operator position at Heidelberg Materials directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Heidelberg Materials on their website.