Mobile Plant Operator – Quarry & Weighbridge

Grundon Waste Management Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Mobile Phone Discounts

30 Days Annual Leave (inclusive of 0)

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Grundon Sand & Gravel in Thatcham is seeking a motivated individual to join our aggregates team. You will operate mobile plant machinery safely and efficiently, and provide weighbridge cover when required.

Reporting to the Quarry Manager, you will carry out daily checks, maintain vehicles and support environmental permit compliance while working at Kennetholme and other sites as needed.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in mobile plant operation and relevant equipment experience.
• Strong communication, teamwork and safety awareness.
• Willingness to travel to other sites and undertake training as required.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a range of mobile plant machinery in line with SOPs and risk assessments.
• Complete daily plant inspections and report defects promptly.
• Carry out routine checks and basic maintenance, including oil and coolant levels.
• Inspect tyres, tracks and battery connections; grease machinery as required.
• Refuel at end of shift and keep vehicles clean and well maintained.
• Provide weighbridge cover and deliver high service to customers and colleagues.
• Visually inspect loads to meet environmental permit requirements and Waste Transfer Notes.
• Be flexible with hours and travel to other sites when required.

Skills

Mobile plant operation

Bulldozers

Articulated dumpers

Loading shovels

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2 in mobile plant operation

Job description

Grundon Sand & Gravel in Thatcham is seeking a motivated individual to join our aggregates team. You will operate mobile plant machinery safely and efficiently, and provide weighbridge cover when required.

Reporting to the Quarry Manager, you will carry out daily checks, maintain vehicles and support environmental permit compliance while working at Kennetholme and other sites as needed.