Recycling Plant Machine Operator: Excavator & Telehandler

Smith's (gloucester) Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Corporate gym membership discount

Annual Salary Review

Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire)

Boot allowance

Progression opportunities

24 hour mental health support

Job summary

Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd is recruiting machine operators to join our Gloucester recycling centre team. We seek experienced operators, ideally with 360 excavator and telehandler experience.

Training can be provided for the right candidate, with a family-run ethos and strong health and safety focus. Responsibilities include loading/unloading HGVs, operating heavy plant to process waste, and maintaining yard operations.

Qualifications

• Experience operating telehandlers and 360 excavators is preferred.
• Previous plant operating background is advantageous, training may be provided.
• Adequate understanding of safety and site rules is required.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload HGVs with a telehandler.
• Operate 360 excavator to handle, sort and process waste.
• Use telehandler to empty skips.
• Sweep the yard and maintain cleanliness.
• Fuel and maintain machines.
• Load containers with teletruck.
• Move baled waste around site.
• Load conveyor belt and waste hopper with excavator.
• Ensure a steady material supply to shears, shredders and balers.

Skills

Telehandler operation

360 excavator

Safe operating procedures

Tools

Telehandler

Excavator 360

Job description

Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd is recruiting machine operators to join our Gloucester recycling centre team. We seek experienced operators, ideally with 360 excavator and telehandler experience.

Training can be provided for the right candidate, with a family-run ethos and strong health and safety focus. Responsibilities include loading/unloading HGVs, operating heavy plant to process waste, and maintaining yard operations.