Day Operator

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Day Operator for an energy from waste power station near Bicester, Oxfordshire. The role involves controlling vehicle movements, assisting with operations, and conducting inspections. An engineering qualification and mobile plant tickets are advantageous. The position offers a salary of £40,103 plus bonuses and a Monday to Friday schedule with occasional Saturday shifts. A commitment to training and employee development is emphasized.

Benefits

Location living allowance

Up to 10% bonus

Overtime

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in mobile plant operations.
• Prior experience working in the waste management sector.
• Good IT skills with the ability to use MS applications.

Responsibilities

• Controlling vehicle movements in the tipping hall area.
• Assisting with loading and unloading operations.
• Operation of mobile plant and machinery following company procedures.
• Carrying out random inspections of waste arriving to site.

Skills

Mobile plant operations

IT skills, MS applications

Waste management experience

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Mobile plant tickets

Job description

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market‑leading Energy company, to recruit for a Day Operator at their energy from waste power station near Bicester, Oxfordshire.

The crucial Day Operator role comes with a basic salary of 35,160 + 2,654 location allowance + 2,289 partial shift allowance + up to 10% bonus + other benefits.

If you’re an experienced Operator and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

• Controlling vehicle movements in the tipping hall area
• Assisting with loading and unloading operations
• Operation of mobile plant and machinery in accordance with the company’s procedures
• Operations of weighbridges when required and completing the necessary tickets associated
• Carry out first line maintenance activities within the tipping hall area
• Operating the overhead grab crane via the control room when required
• Carry out random inspections of waste arriving to site in the tipping hall to ensure compliance with the permit and reporting any none-conformance

This will be a Monday – Friday role working split day shifts (06:30 – 15:00 / 10:30 – 19:00) with working an early Saturday shift 1 in 7 weeks.

Professional qualifications

• An engineering qualification will be advantageous, but not a necessity
• Possessing mobile plant tickets will be highly advantageous

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge

• Experience in mobile plant operations
• Prior experience working in the waste management sector
• Good IT skills with ability to use MS applications

Salary and benefits of the Day Operator role

• A total remuneration of 40,103 inclusive of partial shift allowance and location living allowance
• Up to 10% bonus
• Overtime
• Other benefits

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.