Job Title: Plant Operator Location: Thames Road, DA1 5QJ Salary: £14.24 per hour Job Type: Permanent, Full time Working Hours: 45 hours per week - Rolling rota About Us: Countrystyle is a dynamic, privately owned resource management and waste recycling business. With a track record of spotting opportunities, understanding the market and driving innovative solutions, we deliver a reliable service which reduces the impact on the environment of our clients' waste, whilst creating cost-effective and reliable waste management outcomes which encourage a greener business acumen. About the role: To operate Fixed and Mobile Plant to process recyclable materials to ensure reduction of waste to landfill at all times. Note: In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required. Responsibilities: * Operate appropriate machinery and plant, as required, to maintain the safe and efficient operation of the site at all times. * Ensure that plant and machinery is maintained to required standards, including daily & weekly checks, refuelling, lubrication and greasing, and that defects and breakdowns are promptly recorded and reported. * Maintain a safe working environment throughout your activities, including keeping working area tidy and access to walkways and emergency exits clear. * Ensure appropriate safety equipment and PPE is used at all times. * Checking of incoming loads, ensuring compliance with site license and permitted waste types. * Immediately report: any contamination or non-conforming wastes delivered to site; accidents, incidents, and near misses; environmental hazards; health & safety breaches to the Supervisor or appropriate Manager. * Undertake any training necessary to perform other tasks including the 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. * Staff have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions at work. About you: * Good Communication * Ability to operate and control equipment * Time and Priority Management * Ability to work in a fast paced, busy environment * Problem Solving * Previous experience operating plant, such as loading shovels, telehandlers, 360 * Experience in the Waste Industry * Experience with Shredders, Shovels, Excavators & Conveyors * A ticket for mobile/ fixed plant Please note that experience is desirable, however training will be considered to be provided for the right candidates for this role. Benefits: * Life Insurance with access to GP24 * Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme * Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees * Cycle to work scheme * Company Events * GymFlex salary sacrifice Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Manufacturing Operative, Manufacturing Engineer, Junior Production Operative, Production Technician, Junior Service Engineer, Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Plant, Plant Operative and Machine Operative may also be considered for this role