Machine Operator – Plant Machinery (2 Positions)

We are looking for two reliable and experienced Plant Machinery Operators to join our growing Airfields & Lining division, based in Lincoln. This is an exciting opportunity to work on specialist projects across the UK and internationally, delivering high-quality surface preparation, airfield grooving, motorway grinding, and associated works.

Location: Lincoln, LN6

Salary: £45,000+ per year, plus bonuses, overtime, and enhanced international rates.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate specialist plant and machinery safely and efficiently.
• Carry out surface preparation, airfield grooving, motorway grinding, and associated works.
• Work in accordance with health and safety legislation, company procedures, and client requirements.
• Support the team in delivering projects to a high standard and within deadlines.
• Maintain equipment and report any defects or maintenance requirements.
• Travel extensively to work throughout the UK and overseas as required.

Working Pattern

• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Willingness to work dayshifts, nightshifts, weekends, and overtime.
• Regular overnight stays across the UK.
• International travel when required.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in road construction, highways maintenance, civil engineering, or a similar environment.
• Experience operating construction plant and machinery.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Reliable, hardworking, and committed.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications

• CPCS, NPORS, or equivalent Plant Operator certification.
• NRSWA (Street Works) qualification.
• CSCS card.
• Mechanical knowledge or maintenance experience.

Training:

This is a new specialist role within our business. While previous experience operating construction plant and working within highways, civil engineering, or similar environments is essential, full training, guidance, and ongoing support will be provided to enable you to develop the specialist skills and knowledge required.

The Benefits:

We want everyone in our company to succeed and be the best they can be. We want you to feel empowered and perform to the best of your ability. We’ll encourage you to use your initiative, draw on your personal skills and help us continually change and adapt our business to keep up to date with latest innovation or techniques. In return, we’ll work hard to make sure you feel valued, supported, motivated and rewarded for the difference that you make.

Our policy is to promote from within our company, so that as our business grows, so do our people.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons including those with disabilities. We value diversity and celebrate difference. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and business needs alone.

We recognise the value serving personnel, both regular and reservists, veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country. As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant offer a guaranteed interview to suitably qualified service personnel, veterans, reservists, and their families.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Jointline, please do not hesitate to apply.

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