Responsibilities
Operate mobile and fixed plant to ensure safe and compliant storage of designated waste streams/recyclables within nominated bunkers or containers at operating sites.
Ensure safe loading of vehicles for onward transfer of material from the operating sites.
Operate appropriate machinery and plant as required to maintain safe and efficient operation of the site at all times.
Maintain plant and machinery to required standards, including daily & weekly checks, refuelling, lubrication and greasing, and promptly record and report defects and breakdowns.
Maintain a safe working environment, keeping work area tidy, access to walkways and emergency exits clear, and using appropriate safety equipment and PPE at all times.
Check incoming loads to ensure compliance with site licence and permitted waste types, and immediately report contamination or non‑conforming wastes, accidents, incidents, near misses, environmental hazards and health & safety breaches to the supervisor or appropriate manager.
Undertake any necessary training to perform other tasks, including operation of other plant and equipment and/or supervisory duties.
Perform manual handling activities to assist in waste management activities.
Assist other operatives upon request and when authorised by your supervisor.
Carry out operational duties as required 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.
Qualifications
- Essentials:
- Good communication.
- Ability to operate and control equipment.
- Time and priority management.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced, busy environment.
- Previous experience operating plant, such as loading shovels, telehandlers and a 360 A ticket for mobile/fixed plant.
- Desirable:
- Problem‑solving skills.
- Experience in the waste industry.
- Experience with shredders, shovels, excavators and conveyors.
Benefits
- 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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