Mobile Plant Operator

Coburg Banks; Chesterfield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing firm seeks an experienced Mobile Plant Operator for its Corbriggs site near Chesterfield. This full-time role offers excellent training and career progression while ensuring safe operation of mobile plant equipment and compliance with health and safety standards. Opportunities for overtime are plentiful, providing a competitive hourly rate and potential for additional earnings.

Qualifications

• Must have a mobile plant operator certificate for wheeled loading shovel and 360 grab.
• Good driving practices plus full UK driver's license required.
• Experience of weighbridge operation would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a high standard of Health & Safety is maintained at all times.
• Operate mobile plant and processing plant safely, including pre-start checks.
• Conduct visual inspections on inbound loads and report non-conformance.

Skills

Health & Safety

Driving Practices

Problem-Solving

Timekeeping

Education

Mobile Plant Operator Certificate

Full UK Driver's License

Job description

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A leading global manufacturing firm is currently extending its vertical integration by purchasing strategic recycled timber processing sites across the UK, allowing customers to ensure that returned products are then made into new products at end-of-life – making circularity a reality.

The company is looking for an experienced Mobile Plant Operator to help scale up processing and production at its Corbriggs site just outside of Chesterfield. As this is a growing site there will be opportunities for training and experience leading to career progression.

Full-time permanent position working 48 hours per week plus overtime, between the hours of Monday to Friday 0700 – 1700 and Saturday 0700 – 1200.

Hourly rate £13.50, overtime at a rate of £20.25 per hour for any hours worked in excess of the basic 48 per week. There will be plentiful opportunities for overtime; some support will be required on the occasional weekends too, as per the demands of the operations.

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The Role
This role is key in achieving daily operational performance across the Corbriggs site, in compliance with site permits and permissions plus company policies and procedures. Responsibilities will include…
- Ensuring a high standard of Health & Safety is maintained at all times
- The safe operation of mobile plant and processing plant, including completion of pre-start checks, daily maintenance, and cleaning plant and equipment
- Undertaking visual inspections on inbound loads to ensure the material is in accordance with the Material Acceptance Criteria, reporting any non-conforming loads to site management
- Engaging with site management to identify and implement continuous improvement
- Occasional record keeping, including weighbridge operation

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The Candidate
The ideal candidate for the Mobile Plant Operator role must have a mobile plant operator certificate for wheeled loading shovel and 360 grab. You will also require…
- Good driving practices plus full UK drivers license
- Self-discipline, excellent timekeeping as well as a strong work ethic
- Practical problem-solving skills
- Experience of weighbridge operation would be an advantage

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The Company
The world’s largest wood-panel product producer with a turnover in the region of €4.5billion per year and first-class environmental credentials. Recent investment has investment has helped the business significantly improve service and take market share in the UK & Ireland market by increasing production capacity, broadening product range, maximising efficiency opportunities, improving sustainability and achieving overall operational excellence.

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