Mobile Plant Operator - Bristol
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,000 to £43,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | OTE 43k and company van |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 September 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, Bristol, bs13ea |
| Company: | Acorn Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBBH35695_1757504125 |
Summary
Mobile Plant Operator
Bristol (with UK travel) | 10 Days On / 4 Days Off | £43,000 OTE + Van & Fuel Card | Permanent | Immediate Start Available
Acorn by Synergie is hiring Mobile Plant Operators for an innovative engineering company based in the Avonmouth area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a varied, rewarding career while travelling to sites across the UK.
The Role:- Operate, maintain, and optimise mobile processing equipment across multiple UK sites.
- Work a 10-days on, 4-days off shift pattern (06:00-18:00).
- Travel and overnight stays required - all accommodation and expenses covered.
- Use a company van (provided) to travel between sites.
- Support Service Engineers and complete tasks independently where required.
- Follow all site safety procedures, risk assessments, and method statements.
- Set up, operate, and maintain high-speed mobile plant equipment.
- Monitor and adjust machine settings for optimal performance.
- Assist in assembling and disassembling equipment on-site.
- Provide guidance to subcontractors and trainees (post-training).
- Complete accurate documentation and comply with all safety protocols.
- Experience working with mechanical and/or electrical plant or machinery.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently, sometimes in remote locations.
- Flexible to work night shifts and weekends where required.
- Strong customer focus and communication skills.
- Comfortable working away from home for up to 10 days at a time.
- Full manual UK driving licence (ideally clean).
- Forklift and/or Telehandler licence (advantageous but not essential).
- Background in water treatment or process industries (desirable but not essential).
- Salary: Starting from £25,500 with progression to £31,000, plus overtime and night shift allowances.
- OTE: Up to £43,000+ with 12-hour shift earnings and average take-home around £48,000 per year.
- Overtime: Paid at 1.5x (Mon-Sat) and 2x (Sun & Bank Holidays) after 85 hrs/fortnight.
- Shift Pattern: 10 days on / 4 days off with alternating weekends.
- Company van and fuel card.
- All necessary tools, PPE, and IT equipment provided.
- 28 days' holiday (rising to 33 with service).
- Pension scheme (after qualifying period).
- Private medical cover (after qualifying period).
- Ongoing training, development, and mentoring.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
If you're looking for a challenging, hands-on role in a dynamic environment, apply today or contact the Acorn by Synergie team for more information.
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