Plant Technician in Falkirk

Location: Falkirk

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Looking for a hands-on role where your work makes a real impact on site? Join us as a Groundworker / Plant Operative and play a key role in delivering high-quality infrastructure works safely and efficiently. You’ll support site operations across groundworks, drainage, and plant activities – helping keep projects on track, on spec, and completed to a high standard.

What you’ll do:

• Carry out groundworks including drainage installation, excavation, and reinstatement
• Install foul and surface water drainage, manholes, and gullies
• Lay pipes, set levels, and ensure correct falls to drawings and specifications
• Mix, pour, and finish concrete for bases, slabs, footings, and kerbs
• Operate plant and use hand tools safely and effectively
• Backfill, compact, and reinstate completed works to required standards
• Read and work from drawings, plans, and site instructions
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures, including PPE and safe systems of work
• Work closely with supervisors, engineers, and other trades to keep projects moving

What you’ll get:

• Opportunity to work on varied infrastructure and groundworks projects
• Consistent, hands-on work in a supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development to build your skills and competencies
• Exposure to a range of activities including drainage, concreting, and plant operations
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
• A strong safety-first culture with clear processes and support on site
• The chance to develop experience across different sites and project types

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in groundworks, including drainage, excavation, and reinstatement
• Ability to read drawings, set levels, and follow site instructions
• Practical experience with concreting (mixing, placing, finishing)
• Understanding of safe working practices on construction sites
• Reliable team player with good attention to detail and work standards

Desirable:

• Plant tickets (e.g. excavator, dumper, roller)
• Experience with shuttering, formwork, or basic steel fixing
• Experience working around live services or permit-to-work systems
• Relevant site safety training (e.g. First Aid, Manual Handling)

Equal Opportunities Statement:

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation. We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.