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Mechanical Day Operator

2 weeks ago

Knaresborough, United Kingdom Lynx Employment Services Ltd Full time

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a **Mechanical Treatment Day Operator** in Knaresborough.

As a Plant Operator at our Waste Treatment Plant near Knaresborough, you will perform a variety of cross functional skilled technical duties to ensure ongoing operation and productivity of the facility. We are looking someone to operate the baler, to drive mobile plant such as a forklift truck / front loaded shovel, and operate an overhead grab crane. There are opportunities to progress and develop skills further for the right person.
- Weekly shift pattern of 6am-2pm / 2pm - 10pm (Monday - Friday)
- Opportunity for Saturday overtime - time and a half

**Key Responsibilities**
- Operation of the Baler machine
- Operating the overhead crane
- Reporting any HSE hazards or incidents to the Shift Supervisor / Lead Supervisor
- Operating mobile plant, including forklift truck, telehandler and front-loading shovel, 360 excavators
- Performing first-line maintenance on equipment
- Management and removal of the IBA (Incinerated Bottom Ash)
- Maintaining clean working conditions in the fuel reception area, tipping hall and delivery routes
- Carrying out waste inspections and reporting non-conforming waste
- Loading collection vehicles and static plant
- Maintain housekeeping standards throughout the facility.
- Ensure that all waste is handled and received in accordance with the company procedures and legislation.
- Ensure that all tools, mobile plant and equipment checks are carried out on daily basis and maintained in a proper working condition and defects are reported to the Shift Team Leader.
- Control the feeding process of waste into the treatment lines such as to ensure required treatment efficiencies.
- Ensure the welfare and safety of all operatives working in the team and to make sure that all work is carried out in full compliance with health, safety, welfare and environmental regulatory requirements.

**Skills and Experience**
- Forklift/Front Loader license desirable
- Full UK Driving Licence
- A flexible approach to working
- An ability to work in a changing, fast paced environment

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 months

**Salary**: £13.97 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Ability to Commute:

- Knaresborough (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TH/LM/27