Plant Operator - Recycling

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

Job summary

A resource management and waste recycling company in Sidcup is seeking a Plant Operator to operate fixed and mobile plants to process recyclable materials. Applicants should have experience with plant operation and safety practices. The role involves maintaining machinery, ensuring safety, and contributing to waste reduction efforts. Benefits include life insurance, wellness programs, and a gym salary sacrifice scheme.

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 is desirable.
• Experience is considered, but training will be provided for the right candidates.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Ensure plant and machinery meet required standards.
• Report contamination or non-conforming wastes immediately.

Skills

Good Communication

Ability to operate and control equipment

Time and Priority Management

Problem Solving

Experience in the Waste Industry

Education

Ticket for mobile/fixed plant

Tools

Loading shovels

Telehandlers

360 excavators

Shredders

Conveyors

Job description

Overview

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. We deliver a reliable service which reduces the impact on the environment of our clients\' waste, while creating cost-effective and reliable waste management outcomes.

Role Summary

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 activities, including keeping working area tidy and ensuring access to walkways and emergency exits is clear.
• Ensure appropriate safety equipment and PPE is used at all times.
• Check incoming loads, ensuring compliance with site license and allowed waste types.
• Immediately report contamination or non-conforming wastes delivered to site; accidents, incidents, near misses; environmental hazards; health & safety breaches to the Supervisor or appropriate Manager.
• Undertake any training necessary to perform other tasks including operation of other plant/equipment and/or supervisory duties.
• Complete Manual Handling activities to assist in waste management activities.
• Assist other operatives on request and when authorised by your Supervisor.
• Carry out other operational duties as 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
• Experience is desirable, but training will be provided for the right candidates

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.