Mobile Plant Operator

Countrystyle Recycling Ltd; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance with GP24 access

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company Events

GymFlex salary sacrifice

Job summary

Countrystyle Recycling Ltd is seeking a Mobile Plant Operator to operate fixed and mobile plant at Thames Road / Foots Cray. This permanent, full-time role offers a rolling 45-hour week and a pay rate of £14.67 per hour.

You will perform daily checks, maintain equipment, manage loads, and follow safety procedures while supporting waste processing and site efficiency. Experience in the waste industry is preferred.

Qualifications

• Clearly demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with team and supervisors.
• Proven skill in operating and controlling plant and equipment.
• Strong time and priority management in a busy site.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, busy environment and handling multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated problem solving in a waste industry context.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and plant to maintain safe, efficient site operation.
• Carry out daily/weekly checks, refuelling, lubrication and report defects.
• Maintain a clean, safe working area and ensure PPE is used.
• Check incoming loads for compliance with site rules and waste types.
• Report accidents, incidents, hazards, and near misses to supervisor.
• Assist with other tasks and training as required.
• Support site operations to maintain business continuity.

Skills

Good Communication

Operate equipment

Time management

Fast-paced environment

Problem solving

Waste industry experience

Tools

Ticket for mobile/ fixed plant

Job description

Job Title: Mobile Plant Operator

Location: Thames Road / Foots Cray

Salary: £14.67 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 & 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 & 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.

About you:

Essential:

• 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 & 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