Mobile Plant Operator

SUEZ; Hexham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

SUEZ is seeking a site operative to operate the loading shovel and assist in daily yard operations. You will stock materials, load wagons efficiently, and maintain site cleanliness while following health and safety standards.

Full training will be provided; the role requires teamwork and reliable communication. The successful candidate will be part of a larger site team delivering efficient waste management services.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.
• Experience operating a loading shovel preferred, training provided.
• Willingness to work as part of a site team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation of the loading shovel and stock delivered materials correctly.
• Load wagons efficiently and perform shovel checks.
• Maintain yard safety and guide visiting vehicles.
• Carry out litter picking and keep the yard clean.
• Record and report any defects on site equipment.
• Work with the HWRC team to keep hatches clear and operate HWRC effectively.
• Cover weighbridge duties at weekends and during holidays, sickness, etc.
• Comply with health, safety, permit and environmental legislation.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Loading shovel experience

Job description

What will I be doing?

• Operating Mobile Plant and if appropriately trained, any other mobile plant in use.
• To record and report any defects.
• To ensure the maximisation of recycling and recovery within the facility, whilst minimising the amount of waste that is sent to landfill.
• To always ensure pedestrian and vehicle segregation.

Key Responsibilities:

• To manage the operation of loading shovel, stock delivered materials correctly, and load wagons efficiently
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly shovel checks, maintenance, and cleaning as scheduled
• Manage yard safety, guide visiting vehicles
• Carry out litter picking and maintain yard cleanliness
• Recording and report any defects on loading shovel and other site equipment
• Work with HWRC team to keep hatches cleared and operate HWRC effectively
• Cover Weighbridge Duties at Weekend and cover during holiday periods, sickness etc.
• Always work in the manner required to protect the health and safety of all SUEZ employees and visiting drivers and guests
• Ensuring the full compliance with all health and safety, permit and environmental legislation.

What are the requirements?

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player, who will be expected to join the current site team to ensure site operations exceed the standards required.

You will need:

• Excellent communication and team working skills
• Experience of operating loading shovel preferred but not essential as full training will be given.

Who we are

At SUEZ the efficient and sustainable management of resources around the UK is at the heart of everything we do. Respect – acting ethically and with integrity – is one of our core values. We’re passionate about the environment and believe in protecting our world. With true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond and ensure that our local communities have access to essential water and waste services.

We thank our people for all they do with development opportunities, wide-ranging benefits and rewards that reflect their hard work. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.