Civils Plant Operator
unitedinfrastructure
Darlington, England, gb
Posted Jan 13, 2026
- Full-time
- Engineering
Job description
United Infrastucture's Transmission & Distribution team require Plant Operatives primarily located across sites in England & Wales, however projects are ongoing across the whole of the UK. Role Requirements: To assist in all aspects of access & accommodation including but not limited to; groundworks, environmental mitigation, duct installation, culvert installation, fencing, site set-up, signage, CDM demarcation and assisting cable laying teams Undertake plant operator duties, checks and basic routine maintenance Deliver the work safely Deliver the work productively Be reliable, trustworthy and honest To execute all activities safely and efficiently to agreed work plans, safety management system requirements and best working Read, understand and implement all applicable plans, procedures and work instructions for the project, ensuring always, that the project works is undertaken safely and to a high standard Complete all work scopes in accordance with the applicable work pack / job card instructions, associated procedures and drawings / sketches Install the work site (fencing, signage, guarding, bog mats, trackway, etc.) Safe operation of plant & equipment Daily maintenance of plant (grease joints etc) Maintain daily logs of equipment usage Maintain daily logs of safety checks Working to levels supplied by the Site Engineer for cut & fill/floating access road/pad activities & groundworks Reporting of defects / hazards Responsible for assessing ground conditions for use Use of Cat and Genny Install pumps and monitor water pumping operations General housekeeping on the site Participate in toolbox talks Install when required temporary works (boxes, trench sheets) as per temporary works design parameters General assistance to deliver the work Must stop any work that is unsafe Must put own safety and those of colleagues first Must start work only after assessing the risks Must demonstrate safety as an integral part of their job To work within established Company policies and procedures Promote company values and standards and exhibit appropriate behaviour in accordance with Company ethos To demonstrate safety, integrity & commitment always Maintain excellent levels of communication throughout the team and the wider business To undertake any other duties as and when necessary to meet the varying demands of the business and satisfy customer needs Essential: Asbestos Awareness E-Learning CPCS Roller A09 / Dumper A31 ECITB CCNSG Safety Passport Emergency First Aid at Work Face Test- Alpha Solway Fire Awareness LOLER Awareness Desirable: Excavator and Streetworks Validation Certificates United Infrastructure is a UK-based infrastructure services company delivering critical energy, power, water, telecoms and social infrastructure projects. Following the acquisition of Wood’s UK Transmission & Distribution business, United Infrastructure has strengthened its capabilities in power engineering, construction and asset optimisation, supporting grid resilience and the transition to a low-carbon energy system. The company partners with public and private clients to deliver safe, sustainable and future-ready infrastructure across the UK.