Plant & Weighbridge Operative

Fcc Environment; West Stow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 20d

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Training & progression

Recognition scheme

Refer a friend

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing platform

Employee assistance

Job summary

FCC Environment is recruiting a Plant & Weighbridge Operative for their Red Lodge site. The role involves safe operation of plant machinery and managing weighbridge activities on a rota basis, supporting day-to-day site functions and customer interactions.

We offer a competitive salary, annual leave, pension, life insurance, training and progression opportunities, and employee wellbeing benefits. You will be part of a team delivering safe, compliant waste management services.

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking with a strong focus on safety.
• Willingness to be trained to operate plant machinery.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours and duties.
• Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative.
• Good timekeeping and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with the safe and efficient operation of the site.
• Operate plant and equipment safely and in line with company procedures.
• Manage weighbridge operations and maintain accurate records.
• Assist customers, contractors and site visitors in a professional manner.
• Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Report incidents, faults or unsafe conditions to management.
• Support general site duties as required.

Job description

More details

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further…

Plant & Weighbridge Operative

Hours – Full-time (as per site rota)

Location – Red Lodge, IP28 8LD

As a Plant & Weighbridge Operative at FCC Environment, you will support the safe and efficient day‑to‑day running of the site. You will be responsible for operating plant machinery and managing weighbridge activities in line with company procedures and legal requirements.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working on a rota basis.

Our promise to you

• Competitive salary
• 20 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training and progression opportunities
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership (where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing platform

What will you be doing?

• Supporting the Site Manager with the safe and efficient operation of the site
• Operating plant and equipment safely and in line with company procedures
• Managing weighbridge operations and maintaining accurate records
• Assisting customers, contractors and site visitors in a professional manner
• Following all health, safety and environmental procedures
• Reporting incidents, faults or unsafe conditions to management
• Supporting general site duties as required

What are we looking for?

• A reliable and hardworking individual with a strong focus on safety
• Ability to operate plant machinery (or willingness to be trained)
• Good communication and customer service skills
• A flexible approach to working hours and duties
• The ability to work as part of a team and use your own initiative
• Good timekeeping and a positive attitude

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

Operating over 200 facilities across the UK and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.