Mobile Plant Operator

Thalia; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Allerton Waste Recovery Park, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Wednesday 3 July 2024 at 00:00 | Expires Sunday 21 July 2024 at 23:59

As a Mobile Plant Operator in our Tipping Hall, you will be a vital part of the team, responsible for operating mobile plant, including forklift trucks, telehandlers, and front-loading shovels, as well as performing first-line maintenance. You will also be responsible for managing and removing the IBA (Incinerated Bottom Ash), vehicle marshalling, and controlling the tipping hall operation, maintaining clean working conditions, and ensuring the constant availability of waste to be processed. You'll have a flexible approach to working and will enjoy the fast-paced and changing environment.

• Weekly Shift Pattern: 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00

Main Responsibilities

• Reporting any HSE hazards or incidents to the Shift Supervisor / Lead Supervisor
• Operating mobile plant, including forklift truck, telehandler and front-loading shovel, 360 excavator as well as performing first-line maintenance
• Management and removal of the IBA (Incinerated Bottom Ash)
• Vehicle marshalling / controlling the tipping hall operation
• Maintaining clean working conditions in the fuel reception area, tipping hall and delivery routes
• Ensuring the constant availability of waste to be processed.
• Carrying out waste inspections and reporting non-conforming waste
• Loading collection vehicles and static plant

Skills and Experience

• Experience of mobile plant (front loader, telehandler, FLT) as well as an in house ticket as a minimum
• A strong teamwork ethic
• A flexible approach to working
• An ability to work in a changing, fast-paced environment
• Experience in an industry such as waste management, quarrying, cement works, construction or steel would be advantageous

Inclusion
At Thalia Waste Management, we work hard to make sure we are an inclusive and diverse place to work. This means we don’t just look at your CV, we’re focused on who you are, your skills and passion that can be brought to Thalia Waste Management. We know and understand that everyone is different and has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working and any adjustments that could be needed! We’ll do all that we can to support everyone from their first contact with us. For any support or adjustments needed through our recruitment process, please speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will make sure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.