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Machine / Plant Operator – Recycling, Sidcup
Client:
Bluetownonline
Location:
Sidcup, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
b3edbedf07ea
Job Views:
8
Posted:
09.02.2025
Expiry Date:
26.03.2025
Job Description:
Job Title: Machine / Plant Operator – Recycling
Location: Foots Cray Re-use and Recycling Centre, Sidcup, DA14 5HS
Job type: Permanent, Full-time
Working Hours: 45 hours a week on a rota to include weekends
Desirable: 2 tickets; 360 wheeled materials handler and loading shovel
About Us:
Countrystyle is a member of the family-owned Heathcote Holdings Group of resource management companies. Our people and customers are at the heart of our growth and drive for solution-focused service.
The Countrystyle site at Foots Cray and Thames Road enables the public to recycle a variety of waste streams including paper, cardboard, wood, green waste, hardcore, electrical goods, and bulky waste (such as mattresses).
About the Role:
We are looking for an operator to join our team in Foots Cray. The candidate will operate mobile and fixed plant to ensure the safe and compliant storage of designated waste streams/recyclables and to ensure the safe loading of vehicles for onward transfer of material.
Please note that experience is desirable; however, training is on offer to candidates for this role.
Main Duties Principal Responsibilities:
* Operate appropriate machinery and plant to maintain the safe and efficient operation of the site.
* Prevent cross contamination between waste streams/recyclables.
* Maximise payloads of outgoing vehicles (within legal limits).
* Ensure that plant and machinery is maintained to required standards, including daily & weekly checks, refuelling, lubrication, and greasing.
* Maintain a safe working environment, including keeping the working area tidy and access to walkways and emergency exits clear.
* Ensure appropriate safety equipment and PPE is used at all times.
* Check incoming loads for compliance with site license and permitted waste types.
* Immediately report any contamination or non-conforming wastes, accidents, incidents, and near misses to the Level 1 Supervisor or appropriate Manager.
* Undertake any necessary training to perform other tasks, including 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.
* Take care of your own health and safety and that of others affected by your actions at work.
* Comply with all Health, Safety, HR, and Environmental policies and procedures.
* Co-operate, report unsafe conditions, and comply with company management systems and safe systems of work.
The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job descriptions are regularly reviewed to ensure accuracy.
Person Specification:
Skills:
* Good Communication
* Ability to operate and control equipment
* Time and Priority Management
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, busy environment
* Problem Solving (Desirable)
* Previous experience operating plant, such as loading shovels, telehandlers, and forklift trucks
* Experience in the Waste Industry
* Experience with Shredders, Shovels, Excavators & Conveyors
Qualifications:
* A minimum of 2 tickets for mobile/fixed plant
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