Waste Transfer Plant Operator: Loading Shovel & Forklift

Quest Employment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Employment is seeking a Waste Transfer Station Plant Operative to join a busy site in Whetstone, Leicester. The role focuses on operating heavy mobile plant and handling waste materials in an outdoor environment, with a pay rate of £14.50 per hour and a 5‑day week.

You will be responsible for loading and bulking waste, operating the weighbridge, and ensuring safety and documentation are maintained. A full UK driving licence is required for the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a waste, recycling, logistics or similar operational environment.
• Experience operating loading shovels, telehandlers or forklift trucks.
• Relevant plant or forklift qualifications.
• Strong understanding of health and safety in a busy outdoor setting.
• Ability to work outdoors in a physically demanding environment.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Basic IT skills and ability to complete site documentation.
• Reliable, flexible and team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile plant including loading shovels, telehandlers, backhoe loaders and forklift trucks.
• Handle, move and segregate waste and recyclables.
• Load and bulk waste for onward transportation.
• Check incoming waste and support safe site operations.
• Operate weighbridge and complete documentation.
• Assist with vehicle and traffic management around the site.
• Carry out daily plant checks and basic cleaning/maintenance.
• Report defects, incidents or operational issues.
• Support colleagues and undertake general site duties.
• Maintain high health and safety standards at all times.
• Provide professional service to customers and contractors.

Skills

Waste/recycling experience

Operate loading shovels

Operate telehandlers/forklifts

Plant/forklift qualifications

Health & safety awareness

Outdoor physical work

Communication skills

Basic IT & site documentation

Reliable, flexible & team-focused

Job description

Quest Employment is seeking a Waste Transfer Station Plant Operative to join a busy site in Whetstone, Leicester. The role focuses on operating heavy mobile plant and handling waste materials in an outdoor environment, with a pay rate of £14.50 per hour and a 5‑day week.

You will be responsible for loading and bulking waste, operating the weighbridge, and ensuring safety and documentation are maintained. A full UK driving licence is required for the role.