Plant Operator

4 weeks ago


Dalkeith, United Kingdom The Nwh Group Full time

Role: Yard 2 Plant Operator Location: Mayfield Business: The NWH Group Salary: £32-34k/year Hours: Minimum 40 hours/week About the Role: Are you ready to step into a dynamic role with one of the leading names in sustainable waste management?
We're looking for a skilled Yard 2 Plant Operator to be an integral part of our operations at our state-of-the-art wash plant in Mayfield.
As a Yard 2 Plant Operator, you'll be responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of our advanced wash plant.
Working closely with the Wash Plant Technical Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering key site objectives, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring optimal output and quality.
Key Responsibilities: Maintain and promote a high level of safety across the site.
Operate the wash plant effectively and support site operations.
Ensure compliance with SEPA site operating plans and environmental guidelines.
Support weekend operations when required.
Handle daily housekeeping and stock-taking tasks.
Assist in preparing reports, updating timesheets, and ordering processing chemicals.
Monitor and maintain KPIs, including safety, throughput, and downtime.
Perform routine preventative maintenance and log on CMMS.
Support the Wash Plant Technical Lead and deputize in their absence.
Ensure the quality of materials produced meets internal and external testing standards.
What We're Looking For: Essential Skills & Experience: Strong leadership and people management skills.
Solid knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
Good organizational abilities.
Familiarity with recycling/quarry plant operations and equipment.
Desirable Skills & Qualifications: Experience conducting risk assessments and method statements.
IOSH – Managing Safely certification.
CPCS tickets for 360 and Loading Shovel equipment.
WAMITAB Level 4 certification.
Performance Goals: Achieve site safety, compliance, and throughput targets.
Minimize plant downtime and adhere to maintenance schedules.
Support team performance and meet operational KPIs.
Why Join The NWH Group?
We're committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and forward-thinking environment where our team members can thrive.
Join us in making a real difference in sustainable waste management.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply now and take the next step in your career
What's included Competitive rate of pay Bonus 28 days minimum paid holidays Pension contributions Death In Service scheme Free flu jabs Complimentary tea & coffee in the staff canteen Free on-site parking Mental Health and First Aid Support Dedicated Employee Engagement and Wellbeing support Great Christmas Night out Last but not least: Great company culture
The company The NWH Group is a second-generation family business headquartered in Midlothian.
Servicing the whole of Scotland and the north east of England from ten sites, the NWH Group's vision is to eliminate waste by transforming it into a valuable product.
On this journey to eliminate waste we provide waste collection services to the Commercial & Industrial, Office, Leisure & Retail and Construction industries.
Collecting waste with our fleet of Trade Refuse, Skip, Tipper, Grab and Walking Floor articulated vehicles, we transport materials to our material recycling facilities where we produce and recover valuable products such as metals, cardboard, paper, washed sands, biomass for energy and animal bedding.
Come as You Are The NWH Group is an equal opportunities employer.
We value people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles and circumstances.
All employees are covered by this policy and it applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, selection, training, deployment, career development, and promotion.
These areas are monitored, and policies and practices are amended if necessary to ensure that no unfair or unlawful discrimination, intentional, unintentional, direct or indirect, overt or latent exists.



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