Plant Operator - Recycling

Countrystyle Recycling; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A resource management company in the UK is seeking a Plant Operator to operate and maintain machinery for processing recyclable materials. The role requires excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and experience in operating plant equipment. Competitive hourly salary and various benefits are offered. Training will be provided for suitable candidates.

Benefits

Life Insurance with access to GP24

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company Events

GymFlex salary sacrifice

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating plant equipment is desirable.
• Training will be considered for the right candidates.

Responsibilities

• Operate appropriate machinery and plant safely and efficiently.
• Maintain plant and machinery to required standards.
• Ensure working environment safety, keeping areas tidy.
• Check incoming loads for compliance.
• Report any incidents or non-conforming waste immediately.

Skills

Good Communication

Ability to operate and control equipment

Time and Priority Management

Ability to work in a fast paced, busy environment

Problem Solving

Education

Mobile/fixed plant ticket

Experience in the Waste Industry

Tools

Loading shovels

Telehandlers

Forklift trucks

Shredders

Excavators

Conveyors

Job description

Job Title: Plant Operator

Location: Thames Road, DA1 5QJ

Salary: 14.24 per hour

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Working Hours: 45 hours per week - Rolling rota

About Us:

Countrystyle is a dynamic, privately owned resource management and waste recycling business. With a track record of spotting opportunities, understanding the market and driving innovative solutions, we deliver a reliable service which reduces the impact on the environment of our clients' waste, whilst creating cost-effective and reliable waste management outcomes which encourage a greener business acumen.

About the role:

To operate Fixed and Mobile Plant to process recyclable materials to ensure reduction of waste to landfill at all times.

Note: In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.

Responsibilities:

• Operate appropriate machinery and plant, as required, to maintain the safe and efficient operation of the site at all times.
• Ensure that plant and machinery is maintained to required standards, including daily & weekly checks, refuelling, lubrication and greasing, and that defects and breakdowns are promptly recorded and reported.
• Maintain a safe working environment throughout your activities, including keeping working area tidy and access to walkways and emergency exits clear.
• Ensure appropriate safety equipment and PPE is used at all times.
• Checking of incoming loads, ensuring compliance with site license and permitted waste types.
• Immediately report: any contamination or non-conforming wastes delivered to site; accidents, incidents, and near misses; environmental hazards; health & safety breaches to the Supervisor or appropriate Manager.
• Undertake any training necessary to perform other tasks including the operation of other plant and equipment and/or supervisory duties.
• Complete Manual Handling activities to assist in waste management activities.
• Assist other operatives upon request and when authorised by your Supervisor.
• Carry out other operational duties where necessary for business continuity.
• Staff have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions at work.

About you:

• Good Communication
• Ability to operate and control equipment
• Time and Priority Management
• Ability to work in a fast paced, busy environment
• Problem Solving

• Previous experience operating plant, such as loading shovels, telehandlers and forklift trucks
• Experience in the Waste Industry
• Experience with Shredders, Shovels, Excavators & Conveyors

• A ticket for mobile/ fixed plant

Please note that experience is desirable, however training will be considered to be provided for the right candidates for this role.

Benefits:

• Life Insurance with access to GP24
• Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company Events
• GymFlex salary sacrifice

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Manufacturing Operative, Manufacturing Engineer, Junior Production Operative, Production Technician, Junior Service Engineer, Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Plant, Plant Operative and Machine Operative may also be considered for this role.