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Plant Operator

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Plant operators drive and control machines and equipment on building sites and road works. They are known as construction plant operatives.

The Work

You could be:

Pay

The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:

Starting pay may be based on the National Minimum Wage (NMW). The apprentice rate, for those aged under 19 or aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship, is £6.40 an hour (1 April 2024).

Qualified operators earn around £12.00 to around £15.00 an hour. With experience this can rise to around £30.00 an hour. You may often get extra pay through working overtime. You may also get a lodging allowance if you have to work away from home.

Conditions

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Getting In

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Job Outlook Scotland

Employment

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Job Outlook Scotland and UK

  Scotland
2024
5611
0.4 %
RISE
2029
5632
  United Kingdom
2024
45523
2.9 %
RISE
2029
46855

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What Does it Take?

You need to be:

Training

Getting On

Video

Courtesy of Go Construct

Contacts

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