Mobile Plant Operator

TipTopJob; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance with GP24

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car salary sacrifice

Cycle to work scheme

Company events

GymFlex salary sacrifice

Job summary

Countrystyle is hiring a Mobile Plant Operator to operate fixed and mobile plant at Thames Road/Foots Cray, processing recyclables and reducing waste to landfill. You will work a rolling 45-hour week on a permanent, full-time contract.

The role requires safe operation, daily checks, reporting defects, and adherence to site licenses and PPE. Prior experience in waste industry and a proactive, safety-conscious approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Good communication and safe operation of equipment.
• Experience in the waste industry.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and plant to maintain safe, efficient site operations.
• Perform daily/weekly checks, refuelling, lubrication and report defects.
• Maintain a safe working environment, keep area tidy and exits clear.
• Use PPE and safety equipment at all times.
• Check incoming loads for site license compliance and waste types.
• Report contamination, incidents, hazards to supervisor.
• Receive training to operate other plant and possibly supervisory duties.
• Carry out manual handling tasks as required.
• Assist other operatives and support business continuity.
• Carry out other operational duties as needed for business continuity.

Skills

Communication

Operate equipment

Time management

Fast-paced work

Problem solving

Waste industry experience

Job description

Job Title: Mobile Plant Operator

Location: Thames Road / Foots Cray

Salary: GBP14.67 per hour

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Working Hours: 45 hours per week : Rolling rota

About Us

Countrystyle is a dynamic, privately owned resource management and waste recycling business. With a track record of spotting opportunities, understanding the market and driving innovative solutions, we deliver a reliable service which reduces the impact on the environment of our clients waste, whilst creating cost:effective and reliable waste management outcomes which encourage a greener business acumen.

About The Role

To operate Fixed and Mobile Plant to process recyclable materials to ensure reduction of waste to landfill at all times.

Note: In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 and 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 and 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.
• Staff have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions at work.

Essential

About you:

• Good Communication
• Ability to operate and control equipment
• Time and Priority Management
• Ability to work in a fast paced, busy environment
• Problem Solving
• Experience in the Waste Industry

Desirable

• Previous experience operating plant, such as loading shovels, telehandlers, 360
• Experience with Shredders, Shovels, Excavators and Conveyors
• A ticket for mobile/ fixed plant

Benefits

• Life Insurance with access to GP24
• Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company Events
• GymFlex salary sacrifice

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Plant Operative, Mobile Plant Operative, Mechanical Engineer, Machine Operator, Machine Technician, Waste Machinery, Waste Operative, Recycling Operative, and Machine Operative may also be considered for this role.