Mobile Plant Operator – Safe Ops & Growth

Hills Group; Amesbury; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Cash Plan

Wellbeing Hub

24/7 Support Line

Family-friendly benefits

Holiday allowance (21–28 days)

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Exclusive discounts

Training and development

Volunteering days

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

Hills Waste Solutions in Amesbury is recruiting a Mobile Plant Operative to operate fixed and mobile plant safely and efficiently on site. The role is full-time and permanent with a competitive salary and generous benefits.

You will perform routine inspections, light maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety policies while maintaining a tidy work area. Experience in waste or recycling environments is advantageous, with strong teamwork and reliability as core requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current license to operate a telehandler and a 360 excavator.
• Physically fit for manual handling tasks.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience in a waste or recycling environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate telehandlers, 360 excavators, and other site plant safely and efficiently to support daily waste transfer station operations.
• Carry out routine inspections, basic maintenance, and minor repairs on fixed and mobile plant equipment.
• Ensure all machinery is operated in accordance with manufacturer guidance, company procedures, and health and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised site environment through excellent housekeeping standards.
• Support environmental compliance activities, including monitoring, record keeping, and assisting with permit and planning requirements.
• Assist with weighbridge operations and site administration tasks, ensuring accurate records are maintained.
• Provide cover and support for the Site Supervisor when required, helping to ensure the smooth running of site operations.

Skills

Telehandler license

360 excavator license

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Job description

Hills Waste Solutions in Amesbury is recruiting a Mobile Plant Operative to operate fixed and mobile plant safely and efficiently on site. The role is full-time and permanent with a competitive salary and generous benefits.

You will perform routine inspections, light maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety policies while maintaining a tidy work area. Experience in waste or recycling environments is advantageous, with strong teamwork and reliability as core requirements.