Mobile Plant Operator / 360 Excavator Operator

Envar; Swanley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Wellbeing programme

Cycle to work

Company events

Gymflex salary sacrifice

Electric car scheme

Job summary

Envar are recruiting a Mobile Plant Operator to join their site in Swanley. You will operate mobile plant, primarily 360 excavators and wheeled loading shovels, following health and safety rules and ensuring efficient site operations.

The role requires at least 1 year of excavator experience, a good safety record, and the ability to work as part of a team in a busy waste management environment. Permanent, full-time hours are on offer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year 360 excavator experience.
• Safe operation of mobile plant.
• Good communication.
• Able to work safely and follow H&S policy and procedures.
• Positive attitude to environmental issues.
• Flexibility where needed.
• Time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to work alone or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery (360 excavator, wheeled loading shovel) to maintain site operations safely.
• Carry out daily/weekly checks, refuelling, lubrication and greasing; report defects.
• Follow site rules and safe systems of work; keep areas tidy and clear.
• Provide high standards of customer care and service quality.
• Use PPE and safety equipment at all times.
• Report contamination, incidents, hazards, and safety breaches to supervision.
• Complete training to operate other plant and supervisory tasks.
• Assist other operatives and perform additional duties as required for continuity.
• Adhere to company safety culture and cooperate with colleagues.

Skills

360 excavator

Safe operation

Communication

H&S compliance

Environmental awareness

Time management

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Tools

Plant tickets

Job description

Job Title:

Mobile Plant Operator

Location:

Envar Composting, Swanley

Salary:

Competitive

Job Type:

Permanent, Full time

Working Hours / Pattern:

Mon - Friday 7am - 5pm every Second Saturday 7am - 12pm

About Us:

Envar is a producer and supplier of high quality soil improver, woodland garden mulch, wood chip and biomass. We operate green waste composting sites across England with sites in Surrey, Northamptonshire, West London, Essex, Kent and Suffolk as well as our flagship site in Cambridgeshire where we also process food waste. In addition to composting Envar also recycle coffee grounds.

About the role:

Envar Composting are looking for a Mobile Plant Operator to operate mobile plant effectively always following Health and Safety procedures and policies.

Responsibilities:

• Operate appropriate machinery and plant, as required, to maintain the safe and efficient operation of the site at all times, in particular 360 excavator and Wheeled loading shovel
• 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
• Immediately report and complete defect reports
• Comply with site rules, H&S regulations and follow safe systems of work
• Maintain a safe working environment throughout your activities, including keeping working area tidy and access to walkways and emergency exits clear
• Deliver a high standard of customer care and service quality
• Ensure appropriate safety equipment and PPE is used at all times
• 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.
• Staff must co-operate, report unsafe conditions and comply with the company management systems and safe systems of work as well as co-workers to help everyone meet their legal requirements.

About you:

Essentials:

• Minimum 1 year 360 excavator experience
• Safe operation of mobile plant
• Good Communication
• Able to work safely and follow H&S policy and procedures
• A good attitude to environmental issues
• Flexibility where needed
• Time Management
• Pay attention to detail
• Ability to work alone or in a team
• Positive Attitude

Desirable:

• Experience in the Waste Industry
• Tickets for mobile and/or 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
• Gymfllex salary sacrifice

Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa's at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of: Heavy Equipment Operator, Mobile Plant Operator, Hydraulic Shovel Operator, Digger Operator, 360 excavator Operator, Excavation Machine Operator, 360 Plant Operative may also be considered