Machine Operator

Envar; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in the UK seeks a skilled Machine Operator to ensure safe operation of mobile plant equipment while adhering to health and safety regulations. You will maintain equipment standards, report issues, and assist in operational tasks. Ideal candidates will have experience in the waste industry and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. Various benefits are offered, including life insurance and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

Life Insurance with access to GP24

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company Events

GymFlex salary sacrifice

Qualifications

• Able to work safely and follow health and safety policy and procedures.
• Experience in the Waste Industry is desirable.
• Possession of tickets for mobile and/or fixed plant is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to maintain safe and efficient operation.
• Comply with site rules and health & safety regulations.
• Report defects and maintain equipment standards.

Skills

Safe operation of mobile plant

Good communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Time management

Tools

360 Material Handler

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

Responsibilities

• Operate appropriate machinery and plant to maintain the safe and efficient operation of the site at all times, particularly the 360 Material Handler.
• Ensure 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, keeping the working area tidy and ensuring access to walkways and emergency exits is clear.
• Deliver a high standard of customer care and service quality.
• Ensure appropriate safety equipment and PPE is used at all times.
• Report contamination or non-conforming wastes delivered to site, accidents, incidents, near misses, environmental hazards, and health & safety breaches to the Supervisor or appropriate Manager.
• Undertake any training necessary to perform other tasks including 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.

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.

About you – 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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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.