Plant Operative

Overview

The broad purpose of the occupation is to check, prepare and operate a number of construction machines (known as plant) that are used onsite in the Construction sector including in groundworks, on railways, in demolition and in relation to utility works (water/gas/electricity supply). This Apprenticeship involves learning how to use four common types of construction plant - a 360-degree excavator, dumper/dump truck, telehandler and ride-on roller.

The ability to operate a core range of plant onsite will enable Apprentices to work across a number of projects, and will provide a basis of know-how that will then allow them to upgrade to more specialist plant in the future (such as graders, dozers, demolition plant etc). Those undertaking this Apprenticeship can potentially progress onwards to become a lead operator, supervisor, site or plant manager, or could perhaps even set up their own contracting company.

Our L2 Plant Operative Apprenticeships are available in Bristol and Plymouth.