Waste Management jobs in United Kingdom

Job Title: Plant Operator

Location: Thames Road, DA1 5QJ

Salary: £14.24 per hour

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Working Hours: 45 hours per week - Rolling rota

Countrystyle is a dynamic, privately owned resource management and waste recycling business. With a track record of spotting opportunities, understanding the market and driving innovative solutions, we deliver a reliable service which reduces the impact on the environment of our clients' waste, whilst creating cost-effective and reliable waste management outcomes which encourage a greener business acumen.

To operate Fixed and Mobile Plant to process recyclable materials to ensure reduction of waste to landfill at all times.

Note: In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.

• Operate appropriate machinery and plant, as required, to maintain the safe and efficient operation of the site at all times.
• Ensure that plant and machinery is maintained to required standards, including daily & weekly checks, refuelling, lubrication and greasing, and that defects and breakdowns are promptly recorded and reported.
• Maintain a safe working environment throughout your activities, including keeping working area tidy and access to walkways and emergency exits clear.
• Ensure appropriate safety equipment and PPE is used at all times.
• Checking of incoming loads, ensuring compliance with site license and permitted waste types.
• Immediately report any contamination or non-conforming wastes delivered to site; accidents, incidents, and near misses; environmental hazards; health & safety breaches to the Supervisor or appropriate Manager.
• Undertake any training necessary to perform other tasks including the operation of other plant and equipment and/or supervisory duties.
• Complete Manual Handling activities to assist in waste management activities.
• Assist other operatives upon request and when authorised by your Supervisor.
• Carry out other operational duties where necessary for business continuity.
• Staff have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions at work.

• Good Communication
• Ability to operate and control equipment
• Time and Priority Management
• Ability to work in a fast paced, busy environment
• Problem Solving
• Previous experience operating plant, such as loading shovels, telehandlers, 360
• Experience in the Waste Industry
• Experience with Shredders, Shovels, Excavators & Conveyors
• A ticket for mobile/ fixed plant

Please note that experience is desirable, however training will be considered to be provided for the right candidates for this role.

• Life Insurance with access to GP24
• Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company Events
• GymFlex salary sacrifice

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Manufacturing Operative, Manufacturing Engineer, Junior Production Operative, Production Technician, Junior Service Engineer, Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Plant, Plant Operative and Machine Operative may also be considered for this role