Heavy Equipment Operator — Waste Site

Leicestershire County Council; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is recruiting two Waste Transfer Station Plant Operatives to support the operation of Recycling & Household Waste Sites (RHWS) and Waste Transfer Stations (WTS).

The roles are based primarily at Whetstone RHWS/WTS with the possibility of relocation to Kibworth or Loughborough sites. You will operate loading shovels, telehandlers and forklifts in line with safety rules, and aid in recycling recovery and throughput.

Qualifications

• Loading shovel ticket (training may be provided)
• Access to a vehicle and a valid UK driving licence (or ability to gain within 12 months)
• Knowledge of waste transfer station operations
• Health and safety awareness
• Effective time-management and problem-solving skills
• Basic IT skills
• Level 3 award in first aid at work or willingness to work towards it

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of heavy plant and equipment (JCB 5CX Wastemaster, loading shovels, telehandlers, forklifts)
• Transfer waste efficiently and safely at RHWS/WTS
• Maximise recyclables recovery and control deliveries from site users
• Work outdoors at RHWS/WTS sites
• Be prepared to operate at different sites (Kibworth/Loughborough) as required

Skills

Loading shovel ticket

UK Driving Licence

Waste transfer operations

Health and safety awareness

Time management

IT basics

First aid at work (level 3)

Tools

Loading shovel equipment

Telehandlers

Forklift trucks

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is recruiting two Waste Transfer Station Plant Operatives to support the operation of Recycling & Household Waste Sites (RHWS) and Waste Transfer Stations (WTS).

The roles are based primarily at Whetstone RHWS/WTS with the possibility of relocation to Kibworth or Loughborough sites. You will operate loading shovels, telehandlers and forklifts in line with safety rules, and aid in recycling recovery and throughput.