Plant Operator

Job Title: Plant Operator (Landfill)
Location: Kidderminster/ Stourport
Shift: 30-50 hours.
Friday Saturday Sunday (Kidderminster)
Monday Tuesday (Stourport)
Hours: 7:45 am - 5:15 pm
Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour

Job Purpose
To ensure the safe and effective day-to-day operation of machinery and equipment, handling waste in line with required procedures and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and equipment safely, adhering to all operating procedures.
• Maintain relevant records as required for compliance.
• Ensure site monitoring regimes and waste acceptance procedures are followed in line with landfill permit requirements.
• Be fully knowledgeable about waste management licence requirements, including waste acceptance, control procedures, operational controls, maintenance, and emergency plans.
• Perform daily safety checks on machinery and equipment.
• Report any defects in accordance with the defect procedure.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in rest areas and through general housekeeping.
• Keep machinery in clean, operational condition.
• Perform other duties as reasonably required, consistent with the general level of responsibility of the role.

Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Experience and/or qualification in the operation of heavy plant machinery is desirable.
• Understanding of waste acceptance and landfill operations.
• Ability to work flexibly and unsupervised within a team environment.

If you feel you have the right qualifications and this role is a good fit for you, we would be keen to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your CV, highlighting your relevant experience, or call Joe/ Brooke on 01562 549000 for more details.