Machine Operator / Plant Operative - Recycling

Countrystyle Recycling Limited; Borough of Swale; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling company is seeking experienced Machine Operators in Swale, England. Your role will involve operating Loading Shovels, Fork Lifts, and 360 Materials Handlers to process recyclable materials. You will ensure machinery maintenance, uphold safety regulations, and assist team members. Relevant experience in the Waste Industry and familiarity with handling machinery are beneficial. This position offers a supportive working environment focused on sustainability and responsible recycling practices.

Qualifications

• Experience operating loading shovels, 360 material handlers, and forklift trucks.
• Ability to maintain equipment through daily checks and reporting issues.
• Experience in the Waste Industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to process recyclable materials and reduce waste.
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to safety standards.
• Report contamination and health & safety breaches to supervisors.
• Assist other operatives and perform additional tasks for continuity.

Skills

Good communication

Ability to operate and control equipment

Time and priority management

Ability to work in a fast paced, busy environment

Pay attention to detail

Ability to work alone or in a team

Positive attitude

Tools

Loading shovels

Forklift trucks

360 material handlers

Job description

We are looking for experienced Machine Operators to operate Loading Shovels, Fork Lifts and 360 Materials Handlers to process recyclable materials to ensure reduction of waste to landfill at all times., Operate appropriate machinery and plant, as required, to maintain the safe and efficient operation of the site at all times.

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.

Maintain a safe working environment throughout your activities, including keeping working area tidy and access to walkways and emergency exits clear.

Ensure appropriate safety equipment and PPE is used at all times.

Checking of incoming loads, ensuring compliance with site license and permitted waste types.

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.

About you

• Good communication
• Ability to operate and control equipment
• Time and priority management
• Ability to work in a fast paced, busy environment
• Previous experience operating plant, such as loading shovels, 360 material handlers and forklift trucks.
• Pay attention to detail
• Ability to work alone or in a team
• Positive attitude

Desirables

• Experience in the Waste Industry
• Experienced in operating shredders, telehandlers and clamp trucks
• Loading shovel experience
• Materials handler / 360 excavator

Benefits

Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of; Heavy Plant Operator, FLT Operator, Manufacturing Operative, 360 Excavator Operator, 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.

Countrystyle is a member of the family-owned Heathcote Holdings Group of resource management companies and as a family run business our people and customers are at the heart of our growth and drive for passion for solution focused service.

Countrystyle Recycling offers responsible, professional, and sustainable closed-loop recycling in London, Kent and the South East. We offer a range of convenient solutions to make recyclable waste segregation easy.