Regional Mobile Plant Operator

SUEZ; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recycling company is seeking a Mobile Plant Operator in Preston. The role involves operating mobile and fixed plant, ensuring compliance with health and safety, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must have a valid UK driver's licence and operational experience with loading shovels. The position offers opportunities for personal growth and excellent remuneration packages.

Benefits

Family-friendly policies

Excellent remuneration packages

Personal growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a valid UK driver's licence.
• Operational experience and current licences for loading shovel are essential.
• Prior waste/recycling or similar process environment is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile and fixed plant, including the cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Manage traffic, guiding tipping vehicles.
• Operate the weighbridge and accurately record vehicle details.

Skills

Operational experience

Great communication skills

Good IT Skills

Tools

Loading shovel

360 tele-handler

Forklift

Job description

What will I be doing?

Mobile Plant cover across all Lancashire sites over a 5-week rolling rota.

Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Week 2 – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Week 3 – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday

Week 4 – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 5 – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

(rota subject to change in line with transfer station cover requirements)

• Operating mobile and fixed plant, including cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Managing traffic, such as guiding tipping vehicles.
• Operate the weighbridge and accurately record the weight and other specified details of vehicles both entering and leaving the site.
• Ensure that SUEZ complies fully with its legal duties, in respect of the health, safety and welfare of its employees and of other people who may be affected by his/her actions or omissions.
• Co-operating with SUEZ and with other employees in order to comply with site permits, all applicable legislation and SUEZ Policies and Procedures.
• Co-operating directly with customers and members of the public, providing excellent customer service.
• Any other duties that are reasonably requested within the scope of the job-role, including undertaking first aider / fire safety duties on site.

What are the Requirements?

• MUST have a valid UK drivers licence.
• Operational experience and current licences for loading shovel is essential, 360 tele-handler and forklift is desirable.
• You’ll have the opportunity to undertake personal development to obtain skills for waste acceptance, maintenance of site equipment, infrastructure and operation of site machinery.
• Prior waste / recycling or similar process environment highly advantageous
• Excellent understanding and approach to health & safety
• Great communication and customer service skills
• Good IT Skills

Who we are

SUEZ recycling and recovery UK is a forward-thinking company recognised as one of the top places in the UK to work. We are proud of the fantastic opportunities for personal growth and development we offer our people. As we continue to develop and grow, you can play an important part in the essential work we are doing to make businesses and communities more sustainable.
Working at SUEZ recycling and recovery UK is not like most jobs – it means striving to secure our planet’s resources and being part of the resource revolution. By joining us, you will help to safeguard the environment and the public through essential waste and water management services, contribute to the sustainable development of communities, businesses and regions, and promote the emerging low‑carbon circular economy.
With a raft of benefits, family‑friendly policies and excellent remuneration packages, there’s never been a better time to join SUEZ recycling and recovery UK. A friendly and supportive place that you will love to work in, we believe creativity, clear communication and our drive for excellence are the keys to our success. If you share our thinking – and have the qualities we’re looking for – you could play a big part in our dedicated team.
To find out more or apply, please complete the application form and attach your CV.
*No agencies please*