Plant Operator (Night Shift)

Net Zero Careers Accelerator; Ancaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Net Zero Careers Accelerator in Caythorpe, Lincolnshire, is seeking a reliable Plant Operative to join a busy recycling facility on the night shift. You will sort recyclable materials, operate machinery and help maintain a clean, organised site.

Training will be provided on the baler, Cross Wrap machinery and site vehicles, making this an opportunity for someone practical who is willing to learn. This is a permanent role paying £14.50 per hour and 47.5 hours per week with overtime.

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on approach to work and safety first.
• Willingness to learn how to operate machinery and site vehicles.
• Reliability and ability to work night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Sort recyclable materials to support effective material recovery.
• Operate baler and Cross Wrap machinery following training.
• Undertake training to operate site vehicles and plant machinery.
• Carry out routine machine checks and care.
• Maintain site hygiene and keep the yard clean and organised.
• Follow risk assessments, work procedures and safe systems of work.
• Maintain good housekeeping and wash down machinery at the end of each shift.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and support other site duties as required.

Skills

Practical hands-on

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Willingness to learn

Tools

Baler operation

Cross Wrap machinery

Site vehicles

Job description

Salary: GBP14.5 - GBP15.5 per hour

Job Title: Plant Operative (Nightshift)
Location: Caythorpe, Lincolnshire
Salary: £14.50 per hour
Hours: 47.5 hours per week, with overtime available
Contract: Permanent

We are looking for a reliable Plant Operative to join a busy recycling facility in Caythorpe, Lincolnshire.

This is a hands-on role supporting the safe and efficient running of the site. You will sort recyclable materials, operate machinery and help maintain a clean, organised working environment.

Training will be provided on the baler, Cross Wrap machinery and site vehicles, making this an opportunity for someone with a practical approach who is willing to learn new skills.

Important to Know

Location: Caythorpe, Lincolnshire.

Pay: £14.50 per hour.

Hours: 47.5 hours per week.

Overtime: Additional hours are available at an overtime rate.

Shift: Nightshift. Exact shift times should be confirmed before applying.

Contract: Permanent.

Training: Training will be provided on relevant machinery and site vehicles.

Experience: Previous recycling or plant operation experience may be beneficial, but a willingness to learn is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Sort recyclable materials to support effective material recovery.

Operate baler and Cross Wrap machinery following training.

Undertake training to operate site vehicles and plant machinery.

Carry out routine machine checks and care.

Maintain site hygiene and keep the yard clean and organised.

Follow risk assessments, work procedures and safe systems of work.

Maintain good housekeeping and wash down machinery at the end of each shift.

Communicate effectively with colleagues and support other site duties as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you should:

Have a practical, hands-on approach to work.

Be willing to learn how to operate machinery and site vehicles.

Take safety seriously and follow site procedures.

Be comfortable working in a recycling and waste-handling environment.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping.

Have good communication skills and work effectively as part of a team.

Be reliable and able to commit to the nightshift working pattern.