Plant Operator/ Labourer

The Mick George Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in the construction sector is seeking a Plant Operator/Labourer in Northampton. This role involves operating machinery, performing maintenance, and ensuring high-quality production standards. The ideal candidate will possess relevant plant operator licences, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to teamwork. Competitive salary based on experience, with additional benefits including a company pension, holiday entitlement, and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Company Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

28-Days holiday including bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Internal training

Performance and Attendance Bonus

Qualifications

• Relevant plant operator licences required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Ability to be methodical and flexible in approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant and machinery for mineral retrieval and ground profiling.
• Carry out daily/weekly maintenance checks and report defects.
• Dispatch and control the quality of product.

Skills

Relevant plant operator licences

Excellent communication skills

Methodical approach to tasks

Flexibility in approach

Pro-active team member

Use of mobile phone apps

Job description

Here at the Mick George Group we are currently recruiting a Plant Operator/Labourer to join the team.
Location:Northamptonshire
Working Hours: Monday - Friday between 6am – 6pm, Occasional Saturday work. Overtime available
Pay: Dependent on experience
Bonus: Performance and Attendance £50 per week
Benefits: Company Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, 28-Days holiday including bank holidays, Company benefit platform, Cycle to work scheme, PPE provided, Internal training and room for progression.

To operate plant and machinery to assist with the retrieval of minerals and profiling of ground to the required level. Any other duties required in the day to day running of the quarry/landfill as deemed necessary by a site supervisor/manager.

Main Responsibilities:

• To carry out daily/weekly maintenance checks of the mobile & fixed plant in their use to the necessary standard.
• To carry out the daily/weekly required maintenance tasks on the mobile & fixed plant in their use consisting of greasing and keeping the equipment clean.
• To report any defects noted to site management/workshop using the R2C app.
• Dispatching and controlling the quality of product
• To be able to follow plant GPS to alter the ground to the require levels.
• To carry out any other duties relating to the Quarry as requested by a supervisor/manager.
• To accurately record their working hours on timesheets and submit on a weekly basis
• To accurately log all production data, plant stoppages, breakdowns, and logs are documented correctly.
• To inform quarry management of any materials that are deemed unsuitable for production.
• To understand the company procedures in relation to breakdowns to be able to act swiftly to minimise downtime.
• To ensure any training requirements are highlighted to line management especially for legislative minimum requirements.
• Conduct themselves in such a way to not endanger themselves or those around them
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times as an ambassador of Mick George Group
• To maintain a good standard of site cleanliness to minimise potential hazards.
• To regularly be in contact with site management.
  

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Relevant plant operator licences
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to be methodical and flexible in approach to tasks
• A pro-active team member
• Use of mobile phone apps
  

Desirable

• Basic computer literacy (use of emails, etc.)

The Mick George Group is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all. The company seeks to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse community at large and values the individual’s contribution irrespective of sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race, colour, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin.