Plant Operative

TN United Kingdom; Swanley; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Plant Operative to join their Waste and Recycling Centre. This role involves safely operating plant machinery, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and providing exceptional customer service. As part of a leading company in public sector services, you will enjoy a culture of progression and development while contributing to a vital service in the community. If you are hardworking, flexible, and ready to work outdoors, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Birthday day off

Generous discount scheme

Life assurance cover

Culture of progression and development

Qualifications

• Must hold NPORS or ITSSAR accredited certificate for plant operation.
• Good understanding of health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant safely and maintain cleanliness of machinery.
• Conduct pre- and post-shift inspections and log faults.
• Provide excellent customer service and inform customers about recycling facilities.

Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Customer Service

Plant Operation

Flexibility

Education

NPORS/ITSSAR Certificate

Job description

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Role: Plant Operative

Salary: £28,157.22 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Location: Swanley

The Role

Managing Waste has a new opening for a Plant Operative to join our Waste and Recycling Centre in Swanley.

The successful candidate will operate the plant safely, ensuring machines are kept clean inside and out. They will maintain health and safety rules by recording pre-use inspections, logging issues, and reporting them to management. Additionally, plant operatives will greet customers and assist them during their visit to the site.

It is essential that the successful candidate holds an NPORS, ITSSAR, or equivalent accredited operative competence certificate to operate a wheeled Materials Handler with elevating cab. Please consider this requirement before applying.

In return, CSG will offer you:

• Birthday day off
• Generous discount scheme, including gym and retail
• Life assurance cover
• A culture of progression and development
• Plus many more perks

Key Duties

• Operate plant safely according to company policies and site procedures, keeping machinery clean inside and out
• Conduct pre- and post-shift inspections, log faults, and report them to management
• Ensure health and safety by taking reasonable care of yourself and others, reporting issues to the site manager/supervisor
• Maintain a clean site, enforce site rules, handle spillages, and litter pick as necessary
• Provide excellent customer service, inform customers about recycling facilities, control site traffic, and direct complaints to a manager

What we need from you

• NPORS, ITSSAR, or equivalent operative competence certificate to operate a wheeled Materials Handler with elevating cab
• Good knowledge and understanding of health and safety
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Flexibility to work 7 days a week, including weekends
• Hardworking, friendly, and approachable attitude

About Commercial Services Group

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the largest, local authority-owned trading company (LATCO) in the UK, wholly owned by Kent County Council. CSG generates over £800m in revenue annually and serves over 16,000 education and public sector customers worldwide.

CSG aims to be recognized as a global leader in Education and Public Sector services, operating in 86 countries with 1,800 staff across 25 trading brands, offering services in HR, IT, Energy, Education Resources, Procurement, and more.