Recycling Plant Operator – Day Shift, Overtime & Training

Kemp Eko Talent Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Overtime

Training

Job summary

Kemp Eko Talent Ltd is seeking a Recycling Operative to join a day shift team in Swindon. The role covers full site operations on a recycling/energy plant, with a salary of £32,000 and benefits including overtime and training opportunities.

You will operate and monitor plant systems, perform start-ups and shutdowns, and ensure compliance with HSE, site rules, and company policies. Experience with plant machinery and a proactive maintenance mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in recycling/waste/renewable energy
• Experience operating plant machinery such as telehandlers and forklifts
• Ability to conduct machinery inspections and routine maintenance
• Computer literate and able to use basic systems

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the recycling/energy process plant to ensure safe, efficient production
• Carry out routine inspections, start-ups, shutdowns and changeovers per procedures
• Keep plant within defined parameters and comply with HSE legislation and site rules
• Support permit-to-work, including isolations and lock-out/tag-out
• Respond to faults, alarms and abnormal conditions to minimise downtime

Skills

Recycling industry experience

Plant machinery operation

Machinery inspections

Computer literacy

Tools

Forklifts

Telehandlers

Job description

Kemp Eko Talent Ltd is seeking a Recycling Operative to join a day shift team in Swindon. The role covers full site operations on a recycling/energy plant, with a salary of £32,000 and benefits including overtime and training opportunities.

You will operate and monitor plant systems, perform start-ups and shutdowns, and ensure compliance with HSE, site rules, and company policies. Experience with plant machinery and a proactive maintenance mindset are essential.