Plant Operator

Hargreaves Industrial Services; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Hargreaves Industrial Services is seeking Telehandler Operators for our Yorkshire Water contract, based around Sheffield and Wakefield. The role will involve operating telehandlers, loading trucks with buckets, and ensuring safe, efficient movements across sites.

Candidates should hold a valid tele-handler license, be comfortable with site safety rules, and able to work nights or weekends when required. The job offers full-time hours, 40 per week, and travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid tele handler license.
• Good understanding of site safety standards.
• Experience operating centrifuges and poly make-up plant & conveyors.
• Comply with site rules & safety procedures.
• Undertake site-specific training as required.
• Knowledge/experience in a similar role.
• Good problem solver.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative.
• Good time keeping and willingness for overtime.
• Good communication with colleagues, contractors and clients.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate telehandlers and use bucket to load trucks.
• Monitor equipment for safe and efficient operation; act on abnormalities.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in work areas and on equipment.
• Carry out daily checks on equipment and report defects.
• Monitor product throughput.
• Perform tasks like greasing and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Telehandler license

Site safety

Centrifuges & conveyors experience

Safety rules compliance

Training readiness

Problem solving

Flexibility

Independent working

Time keeping

Communication

Working under pressure

Job description

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/experience/ attributes:-

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours, Monday to Friday

SALARY: £15.00 per hour

BENEFITS:

• Westfield Health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

CLOSING DATE: 20th September 2026

A vacancy has arisen for Telehandler Operators to join our team within our Yorkshire Water contract based in the Sheffield and Wakefield area.

The role is to support the delivery of the sludge handling and movements within the wastewater treatment sites within the Yorkshire area.

Flexibility is key within this role as there may be a requirement to travel between the sites as and when required to meet operational needs including nights & weekends. The hours of work may also vary based on operations. Adopting safe working techniques and good overall operation practices are essential.

Hargreaves provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region 24/7 and 365 days a year and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing and prosperity.

The role briefly encompasses the following duties: -

• To conduct telehandler operations including use of bucket to load trucks.
• Monitor all equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation is maintained - take appropriate action in the event of abnormal conditions, i.e. blockages, system failures etc.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards of work areas and equipment.
• Carry out daily checks on equipment, including centrifuges, conveyors and poly make-up plant. Report any defects and any consumables that may be required, such as additional polymer.
• Monitor product throughput.
• Carry out additional tasks that the operator is trained and competent to do, such as greasing & preventative maintenance.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/experience/ attributes:-

• Valid tele handler license.
• Good understanding of site safety standards.
• Previous experience of operating centrifuges and associated equipment, i.e. poly make-up plant and conveyors.
• Comply and understand all site golden rules, safety instructions and procedures.
• Undertake site specific training as required.
• Knowledge and experience in a similar Role.
• Good problem solver.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative.
• Good time keeping and willing to work overtime as necessary.
• Good communication skills, both with colleagues, other contractors and clients at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.

What we do:

As an established contract management Company, Hargreaves Industrial Services provides high standard, professional services to our clients within the Water, Power, Port, Steel, Rail and other industrial sectors both within the UK and abroad.

Our core services include:

• Materials Handling expertise, offering efficient and optimal solutions for all bulk handling requirements
• Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance and Engineering
• Operation and Maintenance of Material Handling Plants

As a Company we pride ourselves on our service delivery and professional 'can do' attitude and we are always looking for committed, keen, professional people to join us.