Plant Operator - Recycling

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

Job summary

A dynamic waste management company in the UK is seeking a Plant Operator to operate and control machinery for processing recyclable materials. Responsibilities include ensuring site safety, maintaining equipment, and managing incoming waste compliance. Candidates should have experience operating various plant equipment, good communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, permanent position with an hourly rate of £14.24.

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

• Good communication skills are essential.
• Ability to operate equipment is required.
• Must manage time and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience operating machinery is preferred.
• A valid ticket for operating mobile and fixed plant is needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to maintain site safety and efficiency.
• Ensure plant maintenance, including checks and reporting.
• Maintain safe working environment and clear access.
• Check incoming loads for compliance.
• Report contamination, accidents, and hazards immediately.
• Complete manual handling tasks as needed.

Skills

Good Communication

Ability to operate and control equipment

Time and Priority Management

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Problem Solving

Experience operating plant

Experience in the Waste Industry

Experience with Shredders, Shovels, Excavators & Conveyors

Ticket for mobile/fixed plant

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, 360
• 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