Trainee Plant & Equipment Operators (Excavator & Forklift)
Orion Group · Highland Council, Scotland
Trainee Plant & Equipment Operators (Excavator & Forklift) at Orion Group, based in Highland Council, Scotland. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Highland Council, Scotland
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Closes
- 15 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Forklift Driver
Reference TR/083095
About the role
Join a Leading Industrial Operations Team
Applications are invited from motivated and reliable individuals seeking employment as trainee Plant & Equipment Operators within our Client's operations team.
Training available for the following positions:
- Excavator Operators
- Forklift Operators
Candidate Requirements
Applicants should demonstrate:
- A strong commitment to safe working practices
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Dependability and a positive work ethic
- Previous experience operating plant or lifting equipment is advantageous but not essential, as training will be provided to suitable candidates
We Offer
- Competitive remuneration package
- Structured training and competency development
- Opportunities for career progression
- A safe, professional and supportive working environment
- Employment prospects within an established organisation
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
Reference: TR/083095 · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 15 Sep 2026 · Listed via Orion Group
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