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Mobile Plant Operator - Andover

Job details
Posting date: 10 September 2025
Salary: £25,500 to £42,000 per year
Additional salary information: and company van plus overtime
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 17 September 2025
Location: Andover, Hampshire, sp103ab
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: BBBH35695_1757504386

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Summary

Mobile Plant Operator

Andover (with UK travel) | 10 Days On / 4 Days Off | £43,000 OTE + Van & Fuel Card | Permanent | Immediate Start Available

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Mobile Plant Operators for a leading engineering company offering travel-based work across the UK. Based out of Andover, this role is ideal for someone looking for variety, independence, and long-term career development.

The Role:
  • Operate and maintain mobile processing equipment at various UK sites.
  • Work a 10-days on / 4-days off shift pattern, including alternate weekends.
  • Travel and overnight stays required (accommodation and expenses covered).
  • Drive a company van provided as part of the role.
  • Support on-site installations and assist service engineers as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Install, operate, monitor, and optimise high-speed mobile machinery.
  • Set up and adjust equipment based on site requirements.
  • Supervise and mentor subcontractors or junior team members (once trained).
  • Follow all safety procedures including Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
  • Accurately complete all associated documentation.
The Person:
  • Experience operating mechanical and/or electrical plant.
  • Capable of working independently and safely, often at remote sites.
  • Flexible to meet customer demands - including shift work and night shifts.
  • Effective communicator with a strong customer focus.
  • Organised, self-motivated, and keen to learn and develop further.
  • Full UK manual driving licence required (clean preferred).
  • Forklift and/or Telehandler licence desirable (not essential).
  • Background in the water or process industry an advantage but not required.
What's On Offer:
  • Salary: £25,500 starting, increasing to £31,000 after objectives met.
  • OTE: Up to £43,000+ per year (12-hour shifts).
  • Overtime: Paid at 1.5x (Mon-Sat) and 2x (Sun & Bank Holidays) after 85 hours per fortnight.
  • Shift Pattern: 10 days on / 4 days off (with alternating weekends).
Benefits:
  • Company van and fuel card provided.
  • Paid overtime, shift, and night allowances.
  • 28 days' holiday (rising to 33 with service).
  • Company pension (after qualifying period).
  • Private medical cover (after qualifying period).
  • All tools, PPE, and IT equipment provided.
  • Ongoing training, development, and mentoring.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
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Looking for a role that offers travel, responsibility, and a long-term career path? Apply today or contact the Acorn by Synergie team to learn more.

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