Plant Operator

SCINERGY Recruitment Limited; Bicester; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Plant Operator to join an Energy from Waste plant near Bicester. The role involves managing vehicle movements, operating machinery, and ensuring the safe running of fuel reception. Candidates should have experience with mobile plant or heavy machinery, strong health and safety awareness, and the ability to work in a team. The total package is £40,000, inclusive of bonus and benefits such as pension and healthcare.

Benefits

Site bonus scheme

Pension and healthcare

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in waste management, biomass, quarry, or landfill processes.

Responsibilities

• Managing vehicle movements within the tipping hall and fuel reception areas.
• Operating mobile plant and machinery, including forklifts and loading equipment.
• Assisting with loading/unloading and weighbridge operations.
• Carrying out routine plant checks, frontline maintenance, and housekeeping.
• Inspecting delivered waste and completing basic operational reports.
• Working in line with all health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Experience operating mobile plant or heavy machinery in a process environment

Strong health and safety awareness

Ability to work effectively within a team

Tools

Mobile plant tickets

Job description

Plant Operator - Days - Energy from Waste

£40,000 package + bonus + benefits

Bicester, Oxfordshire

SCINERGY Recruitment are recruiting for a Plant Operator / Fuel Operator to join an Energy from Waste plant near Bicester in Oxfordshire.

This role is working on a staggered days shift pattern and focuses on the safe, efficient running of fuel reception area ensuring a smooth and consistent delivery of waste to the boiler.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing vehicle movements within the tipping hall and fuel reception areas
• Operating mobile plant and machinery, including forklifts and loading equipment
• Assisting with loading/unloading activities and weighbridge operations
• Carrying out routine plant checks, frontline maintenance and housekeeping
• Inspecting delivered waste and completing basic operational reports
• Working in line with all health, safety and environmental requirements
• This role involves working 6.30am - 3pm 1 week and 10.30am - 7pm the 2nd week. 1 in 7 Saturdays are required also

What we're looking for:

• Experience operating mobile plant or heavy machinery in a process environment - waste management, biomass, quarry, landfill etc
• Mobile plant tickets would be advantageous
• Strong health and safety awareness
• Ability to work effectively within a team

Package & progression:

• £40,000 total package inclusive of a partial shift allowance
• Site bonus scheme
• Pension and healthcare
• Clear career progression into wider operational roles within the business

For more information or to apply, contact Steve Utton at SCINERGY Recruitment on (phone number removed)