Plant Operator: Safe, Efficient Waste Handling + Progression

FCC Environmental Services; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days’ annual leave

Life insurance

On-the-job training and progression

Refer a friend

Flexible benefits and wellness options

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

FCC Environment is hiring a Plant Operator at Calvert Landfill. You will operate mobile plant to safely and efficiently accept and place waste, maximise void utilisation, maintain equipment, and deliver high-quality customer service on site.

The role requires valid plant licences, solid experience with heavy plant in waste/landfill settings, and a strong focus on health and safety. It is a full-time, on-site position with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid plant licences/tickets (e.g. Bulldozer, Excavator, Loading Shovel, Dumper).
• Experience operating heavy plant within a waste, landfill or similar environment.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Awareness of site compliance and operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operating mobile plant to manage waste inputs safely and efficiently.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation and procedures.
• Carrying out daily plant checks, including basic maintenance, cleaning and refueling.
• Reporting faults and defects promptly to maintain equipment performance and safety.
• Promoting excellent customer service on site.
• Identifying and managing non-conforming waste.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Safety-conscious

Proactive attitude

Tools

Bulldozer

Excavator

Loading Shovel

Dumper

Job description

FCC Environment is hiring a Plant Operator at Calvert Landfill. You will operate mobile plant to safely and efficiently accept and place waste, maximise void utilisation, maintain equipment, and deliver high-quality customer service on site.

The role requires valid plant licences, solid experience with heavy plant in waste/landfill settings, and a strong focus on health and safety. It is a full-time, on-site position with progression opportunities.