Plant Technician
Job in
City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-05-26
Listing for:
Ground Control
Full Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-05-26
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor / Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Falkirk
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Looking for a hands‑on role where your work makes a real impact on site? Join us as a Groundworker / Plant Operative and play a key role in delivering high-quality infrastructure works safely and efficiently.
You’ll support site operations across groundworks, drainage, and plant activities—helping keep projects on track, on spec, and completed to a high standard.
What you’ll do:- Carry out groundworks including drainage installation, excavation, and reinstatement
- Install foul and surface water drainage, manholes, and gullies
- Lay pipes, set levels, and ensure correct falls to drawings and specifications
- Mix, pour, and finish concrete for bases, slabs, footings, and kerbs
- Operate plant and use hand tools safely and effectively
- Backfill, compact, and reinstate completed works to required standards
- Read and work from drawings, plans, and site instructions
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area
- Follow all Health & Safety procedures, including PPE and safe systems of work
- Work closely with supervisors, engineers, and other trades to keep projects moving
- Opportunity to work on varied infrastructure and groundworks projects
- Consistent, hands‑on work in a supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and development to build your skills and competencies
- Exposure to a range of activities including drainage, concreting, and plant operations
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
- A strong safety‑first culture with clear processes and support on site
- The chance to develop experience across different sites and project types
- Experience in groundworks, including drainage, excavation, and reinstatement
- Ability to read drawings, set levels, and follow site instructions
- Practical experience with concreting (mixing, placing, finishing)
- Understanding of safe working practices on construction sites
- Reliable team player with good attention to detail and work standards
- Plant tickets (e.g. excavator, dumper, roller)
- Experience with shuttering, formwork, or basic steel fixing
- Experience working around live services or permit‑to‑work systems
- Relevant site safety training (e.g. First Aid, Manual Handling)
- Competitive salary – aligned with your skills and experience
- Pension scheme – helping you plan for the future
- Recognition schemes – celebrating and rewarding great work
- Private GP service – fast, convenient access to medical support
- Life insurance – providing added peace of mind
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