Mobile Plant Operator – Waste & Recycling

Countrystyle Recycling Ltd; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance with GP24 access

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company Events

GymFlex salary sacrifice

Job summary

Countrystyle Recycling Ltd is seeking a Mobile Plant Operator to operate fixed and mobile plant at Thames Road / Foots Cray. This permanent, full-time role offers a rolling 45-hour week and a pay rate of £14.67 per hour.

You will perform daily checks, maintain equipment, manage loads, and follow safety procedures while supporting waste processing and site efficiency. Experience in the waste industry is preferred.

Qualifications

• Clearly demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with team and supervisors.
• Proven skill in operating and controlling plant and equipment.
• Strong time and priority management in a busy site.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, busy environment and handling multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated problem solving in a waste industry context.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and plant to maintain safe, efficient site operation.
• Carry out daily/weekly checks, refuelling, lubrication and report defects.
• Maintain a clean, safe working area and ensure PPE is used.
• Check incoming loads for compliance with site rules and waste types.
• Report accidents, incidents, hazards, and near misses to supervisor.
• Assist with other tasks and training as required.
• Support site operations to maintain business continuity.

Skills

Good Communication

Operate equipment

Time management

Fast-paced environment

Problem solving

Waste industry experience

Tools

Ticket for mobile/ fixed plant

Job description

Countrystyle Recycling Ltd is seeking a Mobile Plant Operator to operate fixed and mobile plant at Thames Road / Foots Cray. This permanent, full-time role offers a rolling 45-hour week and a pay rate of £14.67 per hour.

You will perform daily checks, maintain equipment, manage loads, and follow safety procedures while supporting waste processing and site efficiency. Experience in the waste industry is preferred.