Role Summary
The Plant Operator/Loader will supervise the safe and efficient running of a transfer station, oversee acceptance and recycling of waste, and operate heavy plant to maximize recycling and minimize landfill diversion.
Responsibilities
* Liaison with the site manager/operations manager to plan waste acceptance and recycling in a safe and efficient manner.
* Operation of heavy plant in the transfer station in accordance with site safety rules, permits and planning permissions.
* Routine maintenance of plant and recorded defect reporting on a daily basis.
* Compliance with Health & Safety at Work Act, other relevant legislation and company procedures.
* Accident, near‑miss and incident reporting; participation in work‑team audits, investigations, health and safety committees and operational procedures.
* Customer care and liaison with customer drivers.
* General weighbridge duties including checking and exchanging of waste and health‑and‑safety paperwork.
* Recycling waste by hand‑picking and floor‑sorting materials into separate waste types for collection.
* Ensuring the Cat 3 food hall is clean and disinfected regularly in accordance with the various safe operating procedures.
* Loading Cat 3 food waste onto trailers in a safe and timely manner as set out in the safe operating procedures.
* Loading recycled material onto various types of vehicles for collection and further processing.
* Loading waste material onto Arctic ejectors using a loading shovel for disposal at landfill.
Qualifications
* CPC Card or equivalent to operate a wheeled loading shovel (essential) and a 360 excavator (desirable).
* Experience working in a waste transfer station would be advantageous.
Benefits
* Ongoing career development, training and coaching.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Pension scheme.
Diversity & Inclusion
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