Job Description

Job Title: Road Planer Operator – NPORS N216 Certified
Location: Manchester
Industry: Civil Engineering

We are currently partnered with a well-established, family-run business in the civil engineering sector. Our client has built a reputation for professionalism and quality, working with both public and private sector clients. Due to consistent growth and the acquisition of new projects, they are looking to appoint a highly skilled Road Planer Operator who ticks all the right boxes.

This is a niche role requiring someone with hands-on experience operating road planers ideally someone who knows their way around the machine without needing to be shown the ropes. If you’ve been there, done that, and worn the high-vis vest, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:

• Operate Road Planing Machinery (Cold Milling Machines):
  Safely and efficiently operate road planers to remove the top layer of road surfaces before resurfacing works.

• Machine Setup and Calibration:
  Ensure correct setup, calibration, and adjustment of the planer to meet required depth and gradient specifications.

• Pre-Start Checks and Maintenance:
  Conduct daily pre-use checks and basic maintenance of the machine to ensure safety and functionality.

• Work to Technical Plans and Site Instructions:
  Follow detailed work plans, drawings, and instructions from site supervisors or engineers.

• Surface Preparation:
  Prepare the road surface for resurfacing, ensuring proper milling depth, clean edges, and removal of debris.

• Collaborate with Surfacing Teams:
  Coordinate closely with traffic management, groundworkers, and surfacing teams to ensure seamless project flow.

• Adhere to Safety and Environmental Standards:
  Maintain full compliance with health & safety regulations, including PPE use, safe working distances, and spill prevention.

• Monitor and Report Machine Performance:
  Flag any mechanical issues or defects and assist in ensuring planned maintenance is carried out.

• Operate Within Live Environments (if applicable):
  Work on live roads with traffic management in place, maintaining awareness of surroundings and public safety.

• Complete Paperwork / Digital Logs:
  Fill out daily logs, inspection sheets, or digital reporting systems as required by the employer or contractor.

Requirements:

• NPORS N216 – Road Planer certification

• CSCS Card

• Proven experience operating a road planer
  
  

  We’re flexible on the setup:

  • Full-Time Employment (FTE)

  • Agency hire

  • Freelance/Contractor

  If you're ready to get stuck in and hit the ground (quite literally) running, then get in touch.

If you are interested in applying for this position and would like to learn more, send your CV in confidence to the team here at YCR, and we will be in touch shortly.

Job Title: Road Planer Operator – NPORS N216 Certified
Location: Manchester
Salary: Rate Negotiable Based on Experience
Industry: Civil Engineering