Mobile Plant Operator

SUEZ; North East; On-site; GBP 38,669,000 - 41,604,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Permanent contract

Job summary

SUEZ is seeking an experienced Plant Operator to join the Hexham Transfer Station team in Northumberland. The role offers a permanent, full-time contract with a 4-on/4-off shift pattern and a 38.5 hour week, with a £14.00 per hour rate and a KPI-based monthly bonus.

You will operate loading shovel and other mobile plant, record defects, and help maximise recycling while minimising waste sent to landfill. The role requires strong teamwork and safety-consciousness, with full training provided if

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and team-working skills.
• Experience of operating loading shovel preferred but training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile plant and any other mobile plant trained.
• Record and report defects.
• Maximise recycling and recovery while minimising waste to landfill.
• Ensure pedestrian and vehicle segregation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Loading shovel operation

Job description

Are you an experienced Plant Operator?

When you join SUEZ, you get more than a brand-new role. Your work will help us deliver innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for water and waste management. You will get a chance to help us preserve and restore our planet’s natural capital for future generations. It’s a career that’s not only exciting, but full of opportunities as well as professional and personal fulfilment.

Contract type Permanent

Working Pattern Full time

Location based Northumberland

Hours per week 38.5

Salary £14.00

Summary of vacancy

Are you an experienced Plant Operator?

When you join SUEZ, you get more than a brand-new role. Your work will help us deliver innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for water and waste management. You will get a chance to help us preserve and restore our planet’s natural capital for future generations. It’s a career that’s not only exciting, but full of opportunities as well as professional and personal fulfilment.

About The Role

Location: Based Hexham Transfer Station, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 4DL

• Salary: £14.00 per hour
• Monthly Bonus of £180 payable when KPI’s are achieved.
• Potential remuneration OTE of £30,200
• This is a permanent full-time role.
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
• Hours 07.00 am to 18.00 pm - 11 hours a day (Average 38.5 hours per week)
• You will be required to work overtime as necessary.

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.

Closing Date 19/10/2026

Once we have sufficient applicants we withhold the right to close job vacancies early.