Machine Operator

Envar Composting Limited; West Malling; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

GP24 access

Electric Car salary sacrifice

Cycle to work

Company events

GymFlex salary sacrifice

Job summary

Envar Composting Limited is seeking a Plant Operator to run mobile plant and support site operations at our Kent sites. The role requires careful adherence to health and safety procedures and a proactive approach to maintaining equipment and ensuring efficient waste processing operations.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of 360 driving experience, be able to work safely, and demonstrate a good environmental mindset with flexibility to cover shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years 360 driving experience.
• Safe operation of mobile plant.
• Able to work safely and follow H&S policy and procedures.
• A good attitude to environmental issues.
• Flexibility where needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and plant to maintain safe, efficient site operation (360 Material Handler).
• Perform daily and weekly checks, refuelling, lubrication and greasing; report defects promptly.
• Report and complete defect reports; follow safe systems of work.
• Maintain clean, safe working environment; ensure walkways and exits are clear.
• Deliver high standards of customer care and service quality.
• Use PPE and safety equipment; report hazards and incidents to supervisor.
• Undertake training to operate other plant/equipment and supervisory duties.
• Assist other operatives when requested and as authorised by supervisor.

Skills

360 driving

Safe plant operation

H&S compliance

Environmental awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Waste industry experience

Plant/Equipment tickets

Job description

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Hours: 50 hours per week, Monday – Saturday

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 Plant 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:

• Minimum 2 years 360 driving experience
• Safe operation of mobile plant
• Able to work safely and follow H&S policy and procedures
• A good attitude to environmental issues
• Flexibility where needed
• Pay attention to detail
• Ability to work alone or in a team
• Positive Attitude
• Experience in the Waste Industry
• Tickets for mobile and/or fixed plant
• 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

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; Machine Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Operative, Production Technician, Mechanical Technician, Junior Production Operative, Plant Operative, Machine Technician may also be considered for this role.

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