Plant Operator Assessor – North
Plantforce are a national supplier of technologically advanced plant hire machinery tailored to the construction, rail, major project and energy industries.
Our vision is to be our Customer’s first choice through safety, sustainability and integrity.
At the heart of our strategy are our people. Plantforce are committed to investing in our people and culture, matching the right people in the right roles from the start. Fostering growth by empowering our people to develop alongside the business, enabling career progression and the creation of new opportunities with on the job training.
As a result of our continued growth we are excited to be recruiting for the role of Plant Operator Assessor, if you believe you’re the right candidate, read on to learn more!
Job Purpose:
The Plant Operator Assessor is responsible for evaluating, training, and verifying the competence of heavy plant operators of excavators, dumpers/dump trucks, rollers, tele handlers etc, to ensure they meet company and industry standards. The role involves conducting assessments, maintaining records, and supporting continuous improvement in safety, quality, and operational performance
Main Responsibilities:
- Conduct practical and theoretical assessments of operators in line with competency frameworks and company procedures.
- Deliver on-the-job training and coaching to improve operator skills and performance.
- Maintain accurate assessment records and competency documentation.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.
- Provide feedback and recommendations for operator development and retraining where necessary.
- Liaise with operations/site management to schedule assessments/training and monitor operator performance post‑assessment.
- Support audits and contribute to the continuous improvement of training and assessment processes.
Skills and attributes:
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment (site visits, various machines, different locations)
- Good communication skills
- Proven experience as an operator or assessor in a relevant industry
- Knowledge of relevant health, safety, and operational procedures.
Requirements and qualifications:
- Right to work in the UK
- Full Driving Licence
- Hold plant cards (CPCS/NPORS) and be operationally competent in plant machinery (excavator, dumper, roller)
- Industry experience in plant operations
- Assessor qualification or willing to work towards one.
Working Conditions:
- Site‑based role: travel to operational sites/locations for observations and training required; may involve irregular hours depending on site operations.
- Mobile working and outdoor environment; exposure to construction/earth‑moving operations environment – safety PPE required.
Benefits:
- Company Vehicle
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service
- Workplace Pension
- Refer a friend scheme
- Employee Assistance program
- Wellbeing support
- Annual employee satisfaction survey
- Discounted gift card scheme – Saving up to 15% on a huge range of physical and digital gift card from big name retailers.
- Paid volunteer days to support our community team and our chosen charities
- Paid volunteer days for registered individuals within any Government supported roles (e.g. Reservists).
- Eye test and vision care voucher scheme
- Free annual flu vaccination vouchers
- Living wage accredited employers
How to apply:
We actively welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Plantforce are an equal opportunity employer, and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed to support your application or interview process.
For more information please contact Careers@plantforce.com
