Mobile Plant Operator and Loader

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England seeks a Full-Time Plant Operator at Lower House Farm Transfer Station. Responsibilities include operating machinery, ensuring site cleanliness, and managing waste operations. Applicants should have public interaction experience and enjoy working outdoors. The role offers a competitive benefits package including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement. This role is essential for maintaining environmental compliance and operational safety.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Agile working

Generous annual leave

Access to discounts platform

Qualifications

• Experience working with members of the public.
• Interest in waste minimisation and recycling.
• Capability of physical, manual work.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to ensure a clean transfer station.
• Load vehicles and manage site safety.
• Deputise for the Transfer Station Supervisor as required.

Skills

Experience with public interactions

Ability to work outdoors

Operating machinery

Job description

Plant Operator JCB457 and other relevant duties

We are looking to recruit a Full-Time plant operator. You will work at Lower House Farm Transfer Station in Dordon. Other duties will include weighbridge operations and deputy cover for the Transfer Station Supervisor.

The Role

As a plant operator, this is a full-time role of 37 hours per week Monday – Friday at Lower House Farm, there will be a requirement to be flexible and be available to work overtime as required. Duties will be use of the JCB457 ensuring the transfer station is clean and tidy. Loading vehicles when necessary and to ensure that the site is run in a safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant manner.

Other duties will be to cover the weighbridge and deputise for the Transfer Station Supervisor in any absence. You may be required to cover on the HWRC aswell. You will be responsible for ensuring the site meets all duty of care and other legislative requirements, that the site is fully operational and able to accept waste during operating hours. The operator is also responsible for ensuring plant machinery is appropriately operated and maintained.

Key Requirements

• To be successful you will have experience of working with members of the public and have a real interest in waste minimisation and recycling.
• Working at a Transfer Station you will have the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
• You will be used to working outdoors in all weathers as well as being capable of physical, manual work and operating machinery.

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

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Additional Information

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

For further information please contact one of the Team Managers.

Stephen Blizard [e-mail] or 07919 169399

Michele Barnett [e-mail] or 07795 236901

Closing date: Tuesday, 13th January 2026

Interviews anticipated: w/c 19th January 2026.

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact [e-mail] and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce.See more