Mobile Plant Operator - Waste & Recycling Specialist

TipTopJob; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance with GP24

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car salary sacrifice

Cycle to work scheme

Company events

GymFlex salary sacrifice

Job summary

Countrystyle is hiring a Mobile Plant Operator to operate fixed and mobile plant at Thames Road/Foots Cray, processing recyclables and reducing waste to landfill. You will work a rolling 45-hour week on a permanent, full-time contract.

The role requires safe operation, daily checks, reporting defects, and adherence to site licenses and PPE. Prior experience in waste industry and a proactive, safety-conscious approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Good communication and safe operation of equipment.
• Experience in the waste industry.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and plant to maintain safe, efficient site operations.
• Perform daily/weekly checks, refuelling, lubrication and report defects.
• Maintain a safe working environment, keep area tidy and exits clear.
• Use PPE and safety equipment at all times.
• Check incoming loads for site license compliance and waste types.
• Report contamination, incidents, hazards to supervisor.
• Receive training to operate other plant and possibly supervisory duties.
• Carry out manual handling tasks as required.
• Assist other operatives and support business continuity.
• Carry out other operational duties as needed for business continuity.

Skills

Communication

Operate equipment

Time management

Fast-paced work

Problem solving

Waste industry experience

Job description

Countrystyle is hiring a Mobile Plant Operator to operate fixed and mobile plant at Thames Road/Foots Cray, processing recyclables and reducing waste to landfill. You will work a rolling 45-hour week on a permanent, full-time contract.

The role requires safe operation, daily checks, reporting defects, and adherence to site licenses and PPE. Prior experience in waste industry and a proactive, safety-conscious approach are essential.