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Road Planer Operator
Tired of standard resurfacing work? This is precision milling on major airports, defence sites, and national infrastructure projects, with day rates that reflect the skill it takes.
Salary & Package
- £175 per day (days)
- £215 per day (nights)
- Night Out Payments, Stand Down Payments, and weekend Uplifts
- Permanent, full-time
Overtime and site bonuses on top of your day rate
Enhanced pension, matched on your full earnings, not capped
Fully funded HGV licence training available
Wellhub gym membership
About the Business
This is a specialist road planing and surface milling contractor, working on some of the most technically demanding sites in the country. It's a premium, specialist operation rather than a volume player, and has nearly quadrupled its machine fleet in five years while keeping one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry. Family-run, with staff who typically stay a decade or more.
The Role
You'll operate W35ri, W100F, W210Xf/Fi, W250Xf/Fi road planers across the UK, carrying out fine milling and surface preparation to a standard most companies can't match. Full training and site inductions are provided, but you'll need genuine hands-on experience to start. Doing this job well means consistently precise work that keeps you in demand for the biggest, most technical sites.
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Key Responsibilities
- Operate road planers (W35ri, W100F, W210Xf/Fi, W250Xf/Fi) to exact specifications
- Travel to sites UK-wide, including airports, defence sites, and national infrastructure
- Carry out fine milling work that demands precision, not just speed
- Work safely within live traffic management and high-security environments
- Complete daily checks and basic maintenance on your machine
- Take on extra duties, such as HGV driving, for bonus pay if licensed
What You'll Bring
Essential:
- Over a year's proven experience operating a road planer
- NVQ Level 2 in road planing (or equivalent) OR a valid planer NPORS card
- Comfortable working nights, as most of the work is night shifts
- Willing to travel nationwide and stay away during the week as and when required
- Able to pass a DBS check, required for some contracts
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- HGV Class 1 or 2 licence
- SSSTS
- Background in surface milling or specialist paving
Benefits & Culture
Financial: £175 day rate, £215 night rate, plus site bonuses of up to £100 a shift. Average operator earnings sit around £60,000 a year; top earners with an HGV licence have taken home over £100,000.
Flexibility: Company van provided to live in while away, home most weekends.
Development: Fully funded HGV licence training, cost written off after 12 months. Genuine progression.
Wellbeing: Enhanced pension, Wellhub gym membership, 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, paid at your night rate.
Working Arrangements
Location: Field-based, nationwide travel
Contract: Permanent | Full-time
Pattern: Monday to Friday, predominantly night shifts, home most weekends. Flexibility is a must in this role to suit project needs.
Travel: UK-wide, including airports, defence sites, and national infrastructure. Company van provided for travel and overnight stays.
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