Shovel Driver Plant Operative – Braintree Waste Transfer Station

TN United Kingdom; Braintree; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization committed to environmental services as a Shovel Driver Plant Operative. This full-time position involves operating mobile plant machinery and managing site operations to ensure safety and compliance. You will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards within the waste transfer station, contributing to the community's environmental efforts. The role offers opportunities for further training and development in a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you're self-motivated and enjoy working outdoors, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Employee Benefits

Support for Disabled Applicants

Support for Veterans

Support for Care Leavers

Qualifications

• Experience operating plant machinery, preferably in waste management.
• Knowledge of waste operations and mechanical systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile plant machinery safely and efficiently.
• Manage tipping hall operations and site traffic.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.

Skills

Plant Machinery Operation

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Environmental Awareness

Education

Valid Full Driving License

Material Handler Qualification

Loading Shovel Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Shovel Driver Plant Operative - Braintree Waste Transfer Station

Location: Braintree, United Kingdom

Salary: £25,081 to £28,033 per annum, plus a 6% flat rate allowance for weekend rota participation

Type: Permanent, Full Time

Job Overview

This role involves managing tipping hall operations, ensuring safe loading of articulated vehicles, overseeing site traffic management, and maintaining site safety standards within Essex County Council Waste service.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operate mobile plant machinery such as front-loading shovels and 360-degree wheeled handlers safely and efficiently.
2. Manage and control all tipping hall operations, including loading waste and managing site traffic.
3. Ensure all site operations comply with health, safety, and environmental policies.
4. Conduct pre-use inspections and routine maintenance of equipment.
5. Assist with site inspections, paperwork, and site cleanliness.
6. Report any environmental hazards, accidents, or incidents immediately.
7. Enforce site rules and ensure compliance among all site users.

Qualifications and Experience

• Valid full driving license; Material Handler and Loading Shovel qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• Experience in operating plant machinery, preferably within waste management.
• Knowledge of waste operations and mechanical systems is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to undertake further training.

Additional Information

The role requires mobility around operational areas, with access to a vehicle or alternative mobility means. Essex County Council offers flexible working options, employee benefits, and is committed to diversity and inclusion, including support for disabled applicants, veterans, and care leavers.

For further details and to apply, please visit our careers page or contact us via email. Join us in making a difference in Essex's environmental services.