Plant Operator

1 week ago


Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom Countrystyle Recycling Full time £37,105 - £41,633 per year

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

About Us:

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.

About the role:

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.

Responsibilities:

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.About you:

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

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 sacrificePlease click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role

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


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