Day Fuel Reception Operative

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resource recovery organisation in the UK is seeking a Day Fuel Reception Operative to manage fuel reception activities and support efficiency across operations. You will operate various heavy machinery, monitor waste movements, and maintain safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have experience in operating mobile plants, relevant certifications, and strong logical thinking skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £40,000, annual bonuses, and a benefits package including healthcare and pension schemes.

Benefits

Healthcare scheme

Profit share scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Retail, gym, hotel, and restaurant discounts

Qualifications

• Experience operating mobile plant, preferably from construction background.
• Lifting / slinging, plant, or FLT certification is desirable.
• Understanding of safe systems of work: permits, risk assessments, and safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage traffic flow and waste deliveries within the reception area.
• Perform weighbridge operations and routine plant checks.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards across the site.

Skills

Operating mobile plant

Problem-solving skills

Strong logical thinking

Education

Engineering, Technical, or Operational qualifications

Tools

CAT316

360 excavator

Forklift trucks

Overhead cranes

Job description

Day Fuel Reception Operative

Industry-Leading Resource Recovery & Recycling Organisation

Location : Bicester

Salary : £40,000 + Excellent Benefits & Bonus

Hours : Monday–Friday (Early / Late Rotating Shifts) + Occasional Saturday

About the Organisation

Join one of the UK’s leading innovators in resource recovery and recycling—an organisation committed to transforming waste for a climate-positive future. With a bold vision, a refreshed purpose, and a market-leading strategy, the business is investing heavily in people, technology, and sustainable solutions.

Operating the country’s largest network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs), this organisation plays a crucial role in supporting the UK’s environmental goals—diverting waste from landfill and converting it into valuable energy resources.

Be part of a high-performance team that believes in innovation, ambition, and supporting a world where nothing goes to waste.

The Role : Day Fuel Reception Operative

As a key member of the Shift Team, you will take primary responsibility for fuel reception activities at the ERF and support operational efficiency across other plant areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage traffic flow and waste deliveries within the fuel reception area
• Operate heavy plant, including:
  • CAT316
  • 17-tonne 360 excavator
  • Loading shovels (hired in as needed)
  • Forklift trucks (approx. 15% of the role)
  • Overhead cranes and additional machinery as required
• Monitor and manage waste movements, particularly during peak periods
• Perform weighbridge operations and routine plant checks
• Maintain high housekeeping standards across the site, including Tipping Hall management
• Adhere to ERF procedures and safety protocols at all times

What We’re Looking For

• Experience operating mobile plant (background in construction preferred over engineering)
• Lifting / slinging, plant, or FLT certification (desirable)
• Understanding of safe systems of work : permits, risk assessments, and safety documentation
• Engineering, Technical, or Operational qualifications (desirable)
• Strong logical thinking and effective problem-solving skills

Package & Benefits : Working Pattern

Week 1 : 06 : 30 – 15 : 00

Week 2 : 10 : 30 – 19 : 00

1 Saturday every 7 weeks : 06 : 30 – 15 : 00

Compensation & Benefits

Salary : £40,000

Annual Bonus : Up to 10%

Holidays : 25 days + 8 bank holidays

Option to work bank holidays and take alternative days off

Pension : 4–7% matched

Healthcare scheme

Profit share scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Retail, gym, hotel, and restaurant discounts

If this role is of interest, please press apply or get in touch with Ryan Guy on or (phone number removed)