Lead Operator (Aggregate Wash Plant)
Location: Mayfield
Business: The NWH Group
Salary: Up to £47,000 per annum (including overtime)
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 Aggregate Recycling Plant Operator to be an integral part of our operations at our state-of-the-art wash plant in Mayfield, Dalkeith.
As a Aggregate Recycling 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:
1. Maintain and promote a high level of safety across the site.
2. Operate the wash plant effectively and support site operations.
3. Ensure compliance with SEPA site operating plans and environmental guidelines.
4. Support weekend operations when required.
5. Handle daily housekeeping and stock-taking tasks.
6. Assist in preparing reports, updating timesheets, and ordering processing chemicals.
7. Monitor and maintain KPIs, including safety, throughput, and downtime.
8. Perform routine preventative maintenance and log on CMMS.
9. Support the Wash Plant Technical Lead and deputize in their absence.
10. Ensure the quality of materials produced meets internal and external testing standards.
What We’re Looking For:
Essential Skills & Experience:
11. Strong leadership and people management skills.
12. Solid knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
13. Good organisational abilities.
14. Familiarity with recycling/quarry plant operations and equipment.
Desirable Skills & Qualifications:
15. Experience conducting risk assessments and method statements.
16. IOSH – Managing Safely certification.
17. CPCS tickets for 360 and Loading Shovel equipment.
18. WAMITAB Level 4 certification.
Performance Goals:
19. Achieve site safety, compliance, and throughput targets.
20. Minimize plant downtime and adhere to maintenance schedules.
21. 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
22. Competitive rate of pay
23. Bonus
24. 28 days minimum paid holidays
25. Pension contributions
26. Death In Service scheme
27. Free flu jabs
28. Complimentary tea & coffee in the staff canteen
29. Free on-site parking
30. Mental Health and First Aid Support
31. Dedicated Employee Engagement and Wellbeing support
32. Great Christmas Night out
33. 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.
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