PLANT Recruitment
PLANT & HEAVY CIVILS RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS
Successful plant and heavy civil engineering projects depend on experienced professionals who understand complex infrastructure works, heavy machinery and strict health and safety standards. From highways, earthworks and drainage projects to utilities, rail, bridges and major infrastructure developments, every project requires skilled people who can deliver safely, efficiently and to programme.
At Barker Ross, we do more than recruit for the plant and heavy civils sector—we understand it. Working closely with civil engineering contractors, infrastructure companies, groundworks specialists and plant hire businesses across the UK, we recognise the challenges of sourcing experienced, compliant professionals who are ready to perform from day one.
Our knowledge of the industry, combined with an established network of qualified candidates, enables us to recruit for everything from machine operators and groundworkers to site engineers, project managers and senior leadership positions. By understanding the technical requirements behind every role, we deliver recruitment solutions that reduce hiring risk, support project delivery and help our clients build high-performing teams.
RECRUITING FOR:
- Piling Operatives
- Lead Operatives
- Groundworkers
- Skilled Labourers
- Banksmen
- Slingers
- General Operatives
- Piling Rig Operators
- CFA Rig Operators
- Rotary Rig Operators
- Crane Operators
- Excavator Operators
- Telehandler Operators
- Piling Engineers
- Site Engineers
- Geotechnical Engineers
- Civil Engineers
- Foundation Engineers
- Design Engineers
- Site Managers
- Project Managers
- Contracts Managers
- Construction Managers
- Operations Managers
- Quantity Surveyors
- Estimators
- Planners
- Health & Safety Managers
- Environmental Advisors
- Technical Managers
DELIVERING PROJECTS ACROSS:
- Civil Engineering
- Infrastructure
- Rail
- Highways
- Utilities
- Renewable Energy
- Water
- Commercial Construction
- Residential Development
- Industrial Construction
- Energy
- Ground Engineering
RECRUITING FOR:
- Piling Operatives
- Lead Operatives
- Groundworkers
- Skilled Labourers
- Banksmen
- Slingers
- General Operatives
- Piling Rig Operators
- CFA Rig Operators
- Rotary Rig Operators
- Crane Operators
- Excavator Operators
- Telehandler Operators
- Piling Engineers
- Site Engineers
- Geotechnical Engineers
- Civil Engineers
- Foundation Engineers
- Design Engineers
- Site Managers
- Project Managers
- Contracts Managers
- Construction Managers
- Operations Managers
- Quantity Surveyors
- Estimators
- Planners
- Health & Safety Managers
- Environmental Advisors
- Technical Managers
DELIVERING PROJECTS ACROSS:
- Civil Engineering
- Infrastructure
- Rail
- Highways
- Utilities
- Renewable Energy
- Water
- Commercial Construction
- Residential Development
- Industrial Construction
- Energy
- Ground Engineering
temporary
Our temporary recruitment solutions provide plant and heavy civils businesses with fast access to skilled, site-ready and fully compliant professionals, helping you respond to changing project demands, minimise downtime and keep infrastructure projects moving.
temp to perm
Our temp-to-perm recruitment solutions allow plant and heavy civils businesses to assess a candidate's technical ability, on-site performance and cultural fit before making a permanent hire, reducing recruitment risk and improving long-term retention.
Hear from our customers
"We have been using Barker Ross to assist us with managing the peaks of our work without the need to recruit directly. The ability to understand our needs, and more importantly, supply the right people has assisted us very well".
Brian, London
"We have worked with Barker Ross for a number of years and have always found them to be responsive and able to cover the requirements we have. Barker Ross are definitely our preferred agency".
Cate, Nottingham
Speak to our specialists
If you're ready to learn more about how we can assist with your piling recruitment needs, contact our dedicated team today. We’re here to provide the skilled talent you need to ensure the success of your piling projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW QUICKLY CAN YOU SUPPLY PLANT OPERATORS AND HEAVY CIVILS PROFESSIONALS?
Our specialist recruitment team can often introduce qualified candidates within 24 to 48 hours for urgent requirements. Whether you need additional labour for project mobilisation, holiday cover or increased workloads, we provide fast access to experienced, compliant professionals across the UK.
WHAT PLANT AND HEAVY CIVILS ROLES DO YOU RECRUIT FOR?
We recruit across the full plant and heavy civils sector, supplying temporary, permanent and contract professionals including 360 Excavator Operators, Dozer Operators, ADT Drivers, Dumper Drivers, Roller Operators, Telehandler Operators, Groundworkers, Banksmen, Slinger Signallers, Plant Fitters, Site Engineers, Site Managers, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Contracts Managers.
DO YOU SUPPLY CPCS AND NPORS QUALIFIED PLANT OPERATORS?
Yes. We recruit experienced plant operators holding relevant CPCS and NPORS qualifications, alongside candidates with the skills, site experience and safety knowledge required to work safely and effectively on civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Every candidate undergoes a thorough screening and compliance process before being introduced.
CAN YOU SUPPORT LARGE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS AND SHORT-TERM LABOUR REQUIREMENTS?
Yes. Whether you're mobilising a major infrastructure project, expanding your workforce for a specific phase of work or covering unexpected labour shortages, we provide flexible recruitment solutions that scale with your project requirements. From individual specialist hires to larger temporary workforces, we help keep projects on schedule.
