Waste Transfer Station Operator - Heavy Plant & Recycling

JT Recruit; Cosby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

JT Recruit is seeking a Waste Transfer Station Plant Operative to oversee acceptance of waste, ensure proper segregation, and operate heavy plant such as backhoe loaders, telehandlers, and forklifts at a RHWS/WTS. The role includes transporting waste and equipment between locations and maintaining site safety.

You will assist with sorting recyclables, ensure compliance with site permits, and support on-site duties and paperwork.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent.
• Loading Shovel / Telehandler tickets or willingness to obtain within 3 months.
• Forklift Truck licence or willingness to obtain within 3 months.
• Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work or willingness to obtain within 3 months.
• Basic knowledge of waste operations and disposal practices.

Responsibilities

• Maximise recycling at a RHWS or WTS as part of the team.
• Assist with segregation of recyclables on site.
• Operate heavy plant (backhoe loader, loading shovel, telehandler, forklift).
• Carry out cleaning and site maintenance of mobile plant.
• Complete regulatory and site paperwork within required timescales.
• Ensure waste entering the site complies with the site permit and procedures.

Skills

Literacy

Maths

First Aid awareness

Education

GCSE English and Mathematics

Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work

Tools

Loading Shovel ticket

Telehandler ticket

Forklift Truck Licence

Job description

JT Recruit is seeking a Waste Transfer Station Plant Operative to oversee acceptance of waste, ensure proper segregation, and operate heavy plant such as backhoe loaders, telehandlers, and forklifts at a RHWS/WTS. The role includes transporting waste and equipment between locations and maintaining site safety.

You will assist with sorting recyclables, ensure compliance with site permits, and support on-site duties and paperwork.