Average Plant Operator salary in the UK

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000Type: Full-time, PermanentThe RoleWe are recruiting for a field-based Plant Technician to join a growing team specialising in plant installations and maintenance across commercial environments.This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys being on the road, working independently, and has an interest in plants or outdoor work. Full training is provided, so no previous horticulture experience is required.Interior Plant Technician DutiesVisiting customer sites such as offices and commercial spacesMaintaining indoor plant displays (watering, pruning, cleaning)Replacing and installing plants where requiredMonitoring plant health and resolving basic issuesProviding a professional, customer-facing serviceExterior Plant Technician DutiesInstalling and maintaining outdoor plant displays and hanging basketsWorking across pubs, hospitality venues, and commercial sitesPlanting, watering, and seasonal maintenanceInstalling displays such as summer and festive arrangementsWorking at height where requiredDay-to-Day ResponsibilitiesDriving to multiple customer sites daily (planned routes)Managing your own workload and scheduleUsing handheld devices to log work completedActing as a representative of the business on-siteWhat We're Looking ForFull UK driving licence (essential)Reliable, punctual, and able to work independentlyGood customer service and communication skillsInterest in plants, gardening, or outdoor work (preferred)Background in driving, multi-drop, or field-based roles is advantageousNo previous plant experience required - full training will be providedIdeal BackgroundThis role typically suits:3.5T / multi-drop driversField service engineersWarehouse operatives looking to move into a driving roleAnyone hands-on who enjoys working outdoors or on the move

PLANT OPERATIVE - WASTE MANAGEMENTSHIFTS: DAYS & NIGHT - 12 hour shifts - 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6amPAYING: From £13.30LOCATION: Tilbury, Essex RM18Temporary roleSTARTING ASAP!!HRGO Recruitment are recruiting for Plant Operatives to work in a busy Waste Plant within the Tilbury, Essex RM18 area.Effectively and continuously monitor all plant processing, sorting machines and screens making sure they are clean and operating to their maximum efficiency.To respond to any m/c issues, plant bottlenecks or blockages & react to plant alarms rectifying or reporting accordingly.You should also be able to step up and cover senior plant operators and other plant roles.SHIFTS - 12 HOUR SHIFTS6AM TO 6PM AND 6PM TO 6AM (Days/ Nights) - weekly RotaOverview: Make sure that all landings, walkways and stairs are kept free of debris at all times and that any work being carried out is done so in a manner that does not restrict the safe access to keep effective checks on all plant machines and equipment.Ensure all landings and machines are kept clean at all times, any areas that are causing spillage should be reported and/or rectified as quickly and effectively as possible.Make sure that at the start and end of every shift the relevant paperwork is completed accurately to confirm that an effective shift hand over has taken place, everything that needed to be communicated from the previous shifts Plant Operatives has been and that the Plant has been handed over so that it can be operated in a safe working environment.Make sure that any issues found are acted upon accordingly at all times or reported as required.Operate the company FLT as required. (if trained)Keep all machines free of a build-up of dust.Relieve other plant operative roles as required to cover break times and holiday cover.Make sure all waste streams are monitored throughout the shift and any adverse variations are addressed quickly and effectively.To assist Maintenance during plant downtimes making sure you are either supervised or fully conversant with the task requirements and safety needs.This role can get very dusty within the plant operation, PPE Masks are used in this area.Key Skills:A good knowledge of health and safety practicesPossess good leadership skills and abilitiesHold a current FLT licenseExcellent communication skills both verbally and in writingExcellent attention to detailPossess good I.T skillsPossess logical fault-finding skillsAbility work manage multiple workloads simultaneously.Ability to work well under pressure.Have a good understanding of the 5s culture.If this is an interest to you, please contact Michelle Ings at HRGO Recruitment East London Branch on; Please register at before contacting.

PLANT OPERATIVE - WASTE MANAGEMENTSHIFTS: DAYS & NIGHT - 12 hour shifts - 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6amPAYING: From £13.30LOCATION: Tilbury, Essex RM18Temporary roleSTARTING ASAP!!HRGO Recruitment are recruiting for Plant Operatives to work in a busy Waste Plant within the Tilbury, Essex RM18 area.Effectively and continuously monitor all plant processing, sorting machines and screens making sure they are clean and operating to their maximum efficiency.To respond to any m/c issues, plant bottlenecks or blockages & react to plant alarms rectifying or reporting accordingly.You should also be able to step up and cover senior plant operators and other plant roles.SHIFTS - 12 HOUR SHIFTS6AM TO 6PM AND 6PM TO 6AM (Days/ Nights) - weekly RotaOverview: Make sure that all landings, walkways and stairs are kept free of debris at all times and that any work being carried out is done so in a manner that does not restrict the safe access to keep effective checks on all plant machines and equipment.Ensure all landings and machines are kept clean at all times, any areas that are causing spillage should be reported and/or rectified as quickly and effectively as possible.Make sure that at the start and end of every shift the relevant paperwork is completed accurately to confirm that an effective shift hand over has taken place, everything that needed to be communicated from the previous shifts Plant Operatives has been and that the Plant has been handed over so that it can be operated in a safe working environment.Make sure that any issues found are acted upon accordingly at all times or reported as required.Operate the company FLT as required. (if trained)Keep all machines free of a build-up of dust.Relieve other plant operative roles as required to cover break times and holiday cover.Make sure all waste streams are monitored throughout the shift and any adverse variations are addressed quickly and effectively.To assist Maintenance during plant downtimes making sure you are either supervised or fully conversant with the task requirements and safety needs.This role can get very dusty within the plant operation, PPE Masks are used in this area.Key Skills:A good knowledge of health and safety practicesPossess good leadership skills and abilitiesHold a current FLT licenseExcellent communication skills both verbally and in writingExcellent attention to detailPossess good I.T skillsPossess logical fault-finding skillsAbility work manage multiple workloads simultaneously.Ability to work well under pressure.Have a good understanding of the 5s culture.If this is an interest to you, please contact Michelle Ings at HRGO Recruitment East London Branch on; Please register at before contacting.