Skilled Plant and Maintenance Operator

1 week ago

Livingston, United Kingdom Brewster Bros. Ltd Full time

Skilled Plant and Maintenance Operators handle motorised equipment such as bulldozers, wheeled loading shovels, excavators, dumpers, crusher and screener.

The Skilled Plant and Maintenance Operator's duties include preparing and manipulating heavy equipment to ensure the appropriate movement of materials, and liaising with co-workers to ensure that the production is completed accurately. You will be required to conduct your duties in a safe, diligent manner at all times.

You will be required to supervise the wash plant operation and proactively participate in the daily wash plant cleaning and maintenance, at the start and end of the shift. You may be required to support with the maintenance and repairs of the wash plant, under the guidance and supervision of the Plant Manager.

To ensure success as a Skilled Plant and Maintenance Operator, you will display a proactive, positive and cooperative, teamwork approach to your daily tasks and with your colleagues, you will monitor workflow, suggesting alterations to enhance productivity, as needed. A remarkable Skilled Plant and Maintenance Operator will be attuned to the subtleties of each situation, possessing sound knowledge of when to lead or follow.

**Responsibilities and Duties**
- Collectively clean the screens of the wash plant each morning, prior to starting the wash plant for production.
- Work together with your colleagues to ensure your strengths and skills are being utilised for the most efficient and productive day.
- Display teamwork and support your colleagues to ensure business needs are met.
- Carryout daily checks of all mobile plant and machinery before starting to operate and record on the daily checklists, stored in the cabins of the mobile plant. Ensure any defects are reported to the Plant Manager, immediately.
- Carryout daily maintenance of mobile plant, including (but limited to) adequately fuelling the vehicle, ensure the fuel cap is always present, check oil, check water and greasing when required.
- Manoeuvre motorized, mobile, heavy equipment to ensure the accurate removal and placement of materials.
- Load HGVs and offload waste and products from heavy equipment.
- Ensure mobile plant is operated as efficiently as possible and fuel is being preserved, where possible.
- Always observe stipulated safety codes and legislated Health & Safety responsibilities.
- Communicate with coworkers to explain production and consignment requirements, as needed.
- Report injuries and other accidents to the Plant Manager and / the SHEQ Manager.
- Advise the Plant Manager of requisite upgrades, repairs, and replacements.
- Aid coworkers to ensure that the site is clean and organised at the end of each shift.
- Provide suggestions to refine workflow and boost efficiency.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.00-£16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 42.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- weighbridge operator: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- Articulated Dumper Truck License (required)
- Wheeled Loading Shovel License (required)

Work Location: In person

  • Pilot Plant/ Process Operator

    1 week ago

    Livingston, United Kingdom ReVentas Full time

    **Who are ReVentas** At **ReVentas** we aim to be part of the global movement to tackle plastic waste pollution. **ReVentas** is a new start-up with a groundbreaking recycling technology able to tackle the most challenging waste plastic our society produces, purifying it and allowing it to go back into products as an ultra-pure virgin-like plastic...

  • Skilled Landscaper

    3 days ago

    Livingston, United Kingdom Greenhart Landscaping Full time

    **Job Overview** **Duties** - Dig, plant, and maintain gardens, ensuring healthy growth and vibrant aesthetics. - Operate and maintain various power tools and hand tools used in landscaping tasks. - Perform landscape maintenance activities including mowing, trimming, and pruning plants. - Irrigate gardens and lawns effectively to promote optimal plant...

  • Plant Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Livingston, United Kingdom Escape Full time

    Escape Recruitment's client, a leading engineering and manufacturing business based in West Lothian, is seeking an experienced Plant Engineer to join their Operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer with strong mechanical and project management experience to take ownership of key plant and equipment initiatives, driving...

  • Plant Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Livingston, United Kingdom Escape Full time

    Escape Recruitment's client, a leading engineering and manufacturing business based in West Lothian, is seeking an experienced Plant Engineer to join their Operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer with strong mechanical and project management experience to take ownership of key plant and equipment initiatives, driving...

  • Plant Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Livingston, United Kingdom Escape Full time

    Escape Recruitment's client, a leading engineering and manufacturing business based in West Lothian, is seeking an experienced Plant Engineer to join their Operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer with strong mechanical and project management experience to take ownership of key plant and equipment initiatives, driving...

  • Mobile Plant Fitter

    2 weeks ago

    Livingston, United Kingdom MGF Full time

    **Mobile Plant Fitter - Piling Hammers** With continued growth of our business we are looking to recruit a team for our newest depot, based at Houstoun Industrial Estate, Livingston. Established in 1981, MGF is a market leader in the design, manufacture, hire and sale of excavation support systems for the civil engineering, utilities and construction...

  • Adt Operator

    2 weeks ago

    Livingston, United Kingdom Blackwood Plant Hire Full time

    **B**lackwood Plant Hire require a ADT Operator for a site near Livingston Must have CPCS or NPORS with LOGO call Tyler on 07415974490 **Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent **Benefits**: - Company car - Free parking - On-site parking - Sick pay - Work from home Schedule: - 8 hour shift - Day shift - Monday to Friday Work Location: In person

  • Plant Manager

    24 hours ago

    Livingston, United Kingdom Altera Recruitment Group Ltd Full time

    Plant Manager - Energy from Waste OperationsAltera Recruitment Group is working in partnership with a leading energy and resource recovery business to appoint an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations at a flagship Energy‑from‑Waste (EfW) near Glasgow. The Plant Manager is a critical leadership role overseeing site performance, compliance, safety,...

  • Maintenance Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Livingston, United Kingdom Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing Full time

    Maintenance EngineerLivingstonShift Pattern: 3 shift rotation; Early/Backs/NightsEarly: Mon – Fri (0600 – 1400)Backs: Mon – Fri (1400 – 2200)Nights: Sun – Thu (2200 – 0600)Nine Twenty are proud to be working with one of the UK’s leading food manufacturers to find a Maintenance Engineer to work with them in their Livingston site....

  • Maintenance Engineer

    7 days ago

    Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year

    Maintenance EngineerLivingstonShift Pattern: 3 shift rotation; Early/Backs/NightsEarly: Mon – Fri (0600 – 1400)Backs: Mon – Fri (1400 – 2200)Nights: Sun – Thu (2200 – 0600)Nine Twenty are proud to be working with one of the UK's leading food manufacturers to find a Maintenance Engineer to work with them in their Livingston...