Plant Operator

FCC Environment; Sutton Courtenay; On-site; GBP 49,594,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Life insurance

On-the-job training

Refer a friend

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing platform access

Best Doctors service

Job summary

FCC Environment is seeking a Plant Operator to operate mobile plant, support waste acceptance and movement on-site, and ensure operations are safe and efficient. The role is full-time and based on our UK sites.

You will perform daily checks, refuelling and basic maintenance, while reporting faults and contributing to high standards of customer service. Experience with heavy equipment is advantageous, with a strong health and safety mindset essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy plant is advantageous.
• Experience with equipment such as bulldozers, loading shovels, excavators, compactors, dumpers or tractors desirable.
• A strong commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operating site plant safely and efficiently
• Supporting the safe acceptance and movement of waste on site
• Ensuring waste is managed in line with site procedures and permit requirements
• Carrying out daily checks, refuelling, cleaning and basic maintenance of machinery
• Reporting any faults, defects, incidents, near misses or unsafe conditions
• Helping to maintain good housekeeping across the site, including welfare areas
• Following site waste acceptance procedures, including sampling where required
• Identifying and reporting non-conforming waste
• Supporting site maintenance and holiday cover at other local operational sites if required
• Promoting a culture of excellent customer service

Skills

Heavy plant operation

Bulldozers & excavators

Health & safety

People skills

Adaptability

Job description

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further…

Hourly Rate – £17.50 per hour

Hours – Hours to meet the needs of the business

As a Plant Operator at FCC Environment, you will operate mobile plant to support the acceptance, movement and placement of waste on site. You will help ensure site operations are carried out safely, efficiently and in line with company procedures, while maintaining high standards of customer service.

This vacancy is for a full-time position.

Our promise to you

• 20 days' annual leave, depending on full-time working arrangements, plus Bank Holidays
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training and progression
• Refer a friend
• Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, and many more (where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Operating site plant safely and efficiently
• Supporting the safe acceptance and movement of waste on site
• Ensuring waste is managed in line with site procedures and permit requirements
• Carrying out daily checks, refuelling, cleaning and basic maintenance of machinery
• Reporting any faults, defects, incidents, near misses or unsafe conditions
• Helping to maintain good housekeeping across the site, including welfare areas
• Following site waste acceptance procedures, including sampling where required
• Identifying and reporting non-conforming waste
• Supporting site maintenance and holiday cover at other local operational sites if required
• Promoting a culture of excellent customer service

What are we looking for?

• Experience or qualifications in operating heavy plant would be an advantage
• Experience with equipment such as bulldozers, loading shovels, excavators, compactors, dumpers or tractors would be desirable
• Some understanding of landfill operations would be advantageous
• A strong commitment to health and safety
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
• A flexible approach to work
• Good people skills and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing circumstances
• A performance-driven approach with a focus on supporting operational improvement

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

Operating over 200 facilities across the UK and employing around 4,500 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.