Plant Operator - below 5T

Red Sky Personnel are recruiting a Plant Operator – Excavator (below 5 tonne) for a leading contractor delivering airside groundworks projects at Heathrow Terminal 2. This is a long-term opportunity for the right candidate.

The Role

• Operating a sub-5 tonne excavator to carry out groundworks, trenching, deep excavation and general plant duties on live airside projects at Terminal 2.
• Working within a highly regulated, operational airport environment, following all airside rules and permit-to-work procedures.
• Coordinating with the site team, banksman and site management to maintain programme and safety standards.
• Long-term placement with ongoing project work at Terminal 2.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience operating excavators under 5 tonne on groundworks/civils projects.
• Valid CPCS or NPORS card (appropriate category for sub-5 tonne excavators).
• Valid CSCS card.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Able to pass Heathrow’s airside security vetting and reference check, or already holds (or has previously held) a valid airside pass with another company — prior airside clearance is a strong advantage and may speed up onboarding.

Pay & Contract

• Long-term contract role with a leading airside contractor at Heathrow Terminal 2.
• £19 to £22ph PAYE at CIJC rates.