Mobile Plant Operator Chesterfield.

Kronospan; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A market leader in wood-based panel manufacturing is seeking a Mobile Plant Operator. The successful candidate will ensure safe operations, conduct inspections, and maintain a high standard of health and safety. This permanent role offers the chance for overtime and career advancement in a growing site.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and career progression

Overtime potential

Qualifications

• Experience operating mobile plant is essential.
• Good driving practices required.
• Practically proficient in problem solving with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe operation of mobile plant, including pre-start checks and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with material acceptance criteria and implement continuous improvements on site.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Self-discipline

Flexibility

Education

Mobile plant operator certificate for wheeled loading shovel and 360 grab

Full UK Drivers license

Job description

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• This role is key in achieving daily operational performance, in compliance with site permits & permissions, and company policies and procedures.
• Ensuring a high standard of Health & Safety is maintained on site, being proactive to keep themselves and other site users free from harm.
• Responsible for the safe operation of mobile plant and processing plant on site, including completion of pre-start checks, daily maintenance, and cleaning plant & equipment.
• Undertaking visual inspections on inbound loads to ensure the material is in accordance with the Material Acceptance Criteria, reporting any non-conforming loads to site management.
• Engaging with site management to identify & implement continuous improvement.
• Occasional record keeping, including weighbridge operation.

Requirements

Essential
• Experience operating mobile plant
• Good driving practices
• Full UK Drivers license
• Mobile plant operator certificate for wheeled loading shovel and 360 grab
• Excellent timekeeping
• Strong work ethic
• Self-disciplined
• Good communication skills
• Practical problem solving skills
• Flexible approach
Desirable
• Experience of weighbridge operation
• Supervisory experience

What we offer

This is a permanent position working 48hrs per week plus overtime, between the hours of:
Monday to Friday 0700 - 1700
Saturday 0700 - 1200

Paying per hour, overtime at a rate of per hour for any hours worked in excess of the basic 48 per week.

There will be plentiful opportunities for overtime; some support will be required on the occasional weekends too, as per the demands of the operations.

As this is a growing site, there will be opportunities for training and experience leading to career progression for the right candidate.