MadiganGill are looking for an experienced Plant Operator to join a college in Cinderford, GL14, helping to teach and mentor apprentices in plant operations.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Plant Operator who wants to move away from full-time site work and pass their knowledge, skills and experience on to the next generation.
We are looking for someone with experience operating a range of construction plant, such as Dozers, Telehandlers, Dumpers, Rollers, 360 Excavators and other heavy plant machinery.
You do not need a teaching qualification to apply. We will support you through the relevant qualification to teach in Further Education, and we will arrange the required DBS checks.
- Teaching and mentoring Plant Operator apprentices
- Delivering classroom-based and practical plant training
- Sharing your knowledge and experience from working on construction sites
- Delivering a structured scheme of work
- Teaching apprentices how classroom theory applies to real site situations
- Supporting practical training and development
- Teaching safe plant operation and working practices
- Helping apprentices understand machine checks and correct operating procedures
- Developing apprentices' knowledge and practical skills across different types of plant
- Supporting apprentices throughout their training and development
- CPCS or NPORS qualification - essential
- Strong background in plant operations and genuine construction site experience
- Experience operating one or more types of construction plant, including:
- Dozers
- Telehandlers
- Dumpers
- Rollers
- 360 Excavators
- Other construction and heavy plant
- Good knowledge of safe plant operation and construction site practices
- Ability to pass your knowledge and experience on to young people
- Good communication and people skills
- Patient, approachable and confident personality
- Ability to deliver a structured scheme of work
- Previous teaching, training, mentoring or supervisory experience would be an advantage
- Teaching qualification desirable but not essential
Plant operating experience is more important than teaching experience. We are looking for someone with the practical knowledge and personality to teach apprentices what working on a real construction site is actually like.
Location: Cinderford, GL14
Rate: Negotiable depending on experience
Hours: Negotiable
Days: Negotiable
Contract: Permanent or contract considered - permanent preferred
Term Time: Option to work term-time only or work throughout the year
Start: ASAP
Full support will be provided to gain the relevant Further Education teaching qualification.
If you're an experienced Plant Operator with CPCS or NPORS looking for a new challenge and would like the opportunity to pass your knowledge on to the next generation, we'd like to hear from you.
