Machine Operator

Envar; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to ensure safe, efficient operation of plant at their site in Sevenoaks. You will be responsible for operating machinery effectively, maintaining safety protocols, and assisting with operational duties. Ideal candidates have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and must comply with health and safety regulations. The role offers full-time hours and a variety of employee benefits, emphasizing wellbeing and community. Candidates should have mobile plant tickets and experience in the waste industry preferred.

Benefits

Life Insurance with access to GP24

Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company Events

GymFlex salary sacrifice

Qualifications

• Experience in the waste industry is a plus.
• Must comply with health and safety policies.
• Ability to work alone or in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery like the 360 Material Handler safely.
• Maintain plant and machinery to required standards.
• Report defects and keep the working area safe.

Skills

Safe operation of mobile plant

Good Communication

Flexibility where needed

Time Management

Pay attention to detail

Ability to work alone or in a team

Positive Attitude

Tools

Mobile plant tickets

Job description

Job Title: Machine Operator

Location: Blaise Farm Quarry, West Malling, ME19 4PN

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Hours: 50 hours per week. Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, required to work bank holidays

About Us:

Envar is a producer and supplier of high quality soil improver, woodland garden mulch, wood chip and biomass. We operate green waste composting sites across England with sites in Surrey, Northamptonshire, West London, Essex, Kent and Suffolk as well as our flagship site in Cambridgeshire where we also process food waste. In addition to composting Envar also recycle coffee grounds.

About the role:

Envar Composting are looking for a Machine Operator to operate mobile plant effectively always following health and safety procedures and policies.

Responsibilities:

• Operate appropriate machinery and plant, as required, to maintain the safe and efficient operation of the site at all times, in particular 360 Material Handler
• Ensure that plant and machinery is maintained to required standards, including daily & weekly checks, refuelling, lubrication and greasing, and that defects and breakdowns are promptly recorded and reported
• Immediately report and complete defect reports
• Comply with site rules, H&S regulations and follow safe systems of work
• Maintain a safe working environment throughout your activities, including keeping working area tidy and access to walkways and emergency exits clear
• Deliver a high standard of customer care and service quality
• Ensure appropriate safety equipment and PPE is used at all times
• Immediately report: any contamination or non-conforming wastes delivered to site; accidents, incidents, and near misses; environmental hazards; health & safety breaches to the Supervisor or appropriate Manager
• Undertake any training necessary to perform other tasks including the operation of other plant and equipment and/or supervisory duties
• Complete Manual Handling activities to assist in waste management activities
• Assist other operatives upon request and when authorised by your Supervisor
• Carry out other operational duties where necessary for business continuity
• Staff have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions at work.
• Staff must co-operate, report unsafe conditions and comply with the company management systems and safe systems of work as well as co-workers to help everyone meet their legal requirements.

About you:

Essentials:

• Safe operation of mobile plant
• Good Communication
• Able to work safely and follow H&S policy and procedures
• A good attitude to environmental issues
• Flexibility where needed
• Time Management
• Pay attention to detail
• Ability to work alone or in a team
• Positive Attitude

Desirable:

• Experience in the Waste Industry
• Tickets for mobile and/or fixed plant

Benefits:

• Life Insurance with access to GP24
• Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company Events
• GymFlex salary sacrifice

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Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa's at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Heavy Plant Operator, FLT Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Junior Production Operative, Production Technician, Plant, Plant Operative, Mechanical Technician, Machine Operator, Machine Technician, Waste Machinery, Waste Operative, Recycling Operative, and Machine Operative may also be considered for this role.