Plant Operator – Recycling & Continuous Improvement

Eurovia Surfacing; Grays; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurovia is seeking a Safety-conscious plant operator for the Green Aggregates unit in Grays. You will operate and maintain the processing plant to production schedules, ensure quality, and support continuous improvement while adhering to health and environmental standards.

The role includes day and night shifts with weekend coverage as required, full training provided, and a permanent contract. A strong mechanical aptitude and experience with plant control systems are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in recycling, quarrying, asphalt production or heavy plant operations.
• Familiarity with plant control systems.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Mobile or fixed plant qualifications (Loading Shovel, Telehandler, or similar).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Operate the control system in accordance with production schedules to meet Green Aggregates quality standards.
• Monitor, control, and adjust plant settings to ensure consistent production and compliance with specifications.
• Carry out daily plant inspections and ensure equipment is maintained to safe operating standards.
• Conduct routine maintenance, cleaning, and basic repairs per planned maintenance schedules.
• Load and manage incoming raw materials.
• Maintain accurate production and stock records with traceability.
• Liaise with Quality Control to meet technical and customer requirements.
• Promote and adhere to health, safety and environmental standards, reporting incidents or near misses.
• Support continuous improvement of site operations and contribute to a team environment.
• Undertake other site duties, including mobile plant operation with full training provided.

Skills

Plant control systems

Mechanical aptitude

Health & safety

Driving licence

Plant qualifications

Job description

Eurovia is seeking a Safety-conscious plant operator for the Green Aggregates unit in Grays. You will operate and maintain the processing plant to production schedules, ensure quality, and support continuous improvement while adhering to health and environmental standards.

The role includes day and night shifts with weekend coverage as required, full training provided, and a permanent contract. A strong mechanical aptitude and experience with plant control systems are desirable.