Mobile Plant Operator M/F

Kronospan Mdf SL.; Chesterfield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated mobile plant operator to join their growing team in Chesterfield. This permanent position offers a chance to contribute to a sustainable future by processing recycled timber. You will play a vital role in ensuring operational performance while maintaining high health and safety standards. The company provides a supportive environment with ample opportunities for overtime and career progression. If you have a strong work ethic, excellent timekeeping, and a passion for problem-solving, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow in your career.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating mobile plant and maintaining safety standards.
• Strong communication and practical problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with operational performance and safety standards.
• Operate mobile plant safely and conduct inspections on inbound loads.

Skills

Mobile plant operation

Good driving practices

Timekeeping

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Full UK Drivers license

Mobile plant operator certificate

Tools

Weighbridge

Job description

Kronospan are extending our vertical integration purchasing strategic recycled timber processing sites across the UK; this will allow customers to ensure that products are returned to Kronospan to be made into new products at end-of-life – making circularity a reality.

Our first operation is based just outside of Chesterfield, in Corbriggs, covering a 21,000m2 site where we are now looking to ramp up the processing and production.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. This role is key in achieving daily operational performance, in compliance with site permits & permissions, and company policies and procedures.
2. Ensuring a high standard of Health & Safety is maintained on site, being proactive to keep themselves and other site users free from harm.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Engaging with site management to identify & implement continuous improvement.
6. 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 £13.50 per hour, overtime at a rate of £20.25 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.