Shovel Driver Plant Operative - Essex Waste Transfer Stations
Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £23,344 to £27,033 per annum
Location: Essex
Working Style: Fixed-base worker
Essex Waste Partnership aspire to be a zero-waste county. By working together, we are working to reduce waste to help protect the environment and conserve resources. Help us to achieve our goals by joining one of our Waste Transfer Teams.
The Opportunity
We are recruiting dedicated and skilled Shovel Driver Plant Operatives to join our team. We are currently recruiting in the following locations:
* Chelmsford
* Braintree
* Colchester
This multi-task role involves managing and controlling all tipping hall operations, ensuring articulated vehicles are loaded safely and in accordance with KPIs. You will be responsible for on-site traffic management for multiple local district councils and third parties, ensuring contractual tipping arrangements are met and carried out safely. The successful candidate will also be responsible for operating the front-loading shovel and 360-degree wheeled materials handler to move, load, and transport waste safely and competently.
What will you be doing?
As a Shovel Driver Plant Operative, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
* Lead on all mobile plant operations as required to safely contain and manage waste tipped from RCVs, including pushing up waste using the loading shovel as well as loading lorries.
* Manage all site users to comply with site rules and where required enforce site rules by inducting and training individuals.
* Accountable for the pre-use inspections of the plant or equipment assigned for operation, reporting any defects prior to shift start as well as undertaking general maintenance and preventive maintenance activities.
* Responsible for routine cleaning to ensure the site is free from litter and to contain and dispose of any spillages.
* To ensure that all resources used (e.g., equipment, machinery, and buildings) are kept safe, in good order and condition and are not exposed to the risk of loss, damage, or theft.
What's in it for you?
* Wide range of learning and development opportunities.
* 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra.
* Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme.
* Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards.
* Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with Vita Health Group.
* Up to 4 days per annum volunteering leave.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* 6% Salary uplift for taking part in the weekend rota.
The Experience You Will Bring
Essential:
* Previous experience operating plant machinery preferably within the waste industry.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Able to understand written and verbal instruction.
* Self-motivated with the willingness to undertake further training when required. Willing to work outdoors for long periods and in all weather conditions with appropriate protective clothing/equipment.
* You will be largely based at a council Waste Transfer Station but may be required to work at any other location as required.
Desirable:
* Experience working with the public.
* Understanding of waste operations.
* Material Handler and Loading Shovel Qualification desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
* Previous experience of working within the waste industry is desirable but not essential.
If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk.
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