Full job descriptionPlant Operator – Waste Recycling

Location: EH11 4HD
Hours: 4 days on 4 days off. Mondays – Fridays , Saturdays and Sundays with 60 min breaks
Pay Rate: £14.51 per hour rising to £15.74 as of week 13
Duration: Ongoing


The Role

You will play a key role in the safe and efficient operation of the site, using heavy plant machinery to manage, sort, move and load a range of waste and recyclable materials. The role is hands-on and varied, with a strong focus on operating JCB machinery, 360° excavators with grabs and large CAT loading shovels.

You will also help maintain a safe, clean and efficient working environment


Key Responsibilities
*Operate JCB 3CX or similar machinery safely and efficiently around the site.
*Operate 360° excavators fitted with grabs to sort, move and load waste materials.
*Operate large CAT loading shovels to move waste and recycling and load haulage vehicles.
*Load and transfer waste streams into containers, vehicles and processing areas.
*Assist with the segregation and sorting of waste to minimise contamination.
*Direct vehicles and site users to the correct recycling areas.
*Carry out daily plant and vehicle safety checks and report defects promptly.
*Assess site equipment and infrastructure, reporting hazards and making unsafe areas or equipment safe where required.
*Support the operation of the Household Waste Recycling Centre when required.
*Provide clear and professional advice to members of the public and site users.

You should have:
*Proven experience operating JCBs, 360° excavators and/or large loading shovels.
*Relevant plant operator qualifications or certificates
*Experience operating a 360° excavator with a grab would be highly desirable.
*Experience operating large CAT loading shovels would be highly desirable.
*The ability to operate machinery safely around vehicles, pedestrians and other site users.
*Good awareness of site safety, vehicle movements and environmental risks.
*Good communication and customer service skills.

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