Job Description
Job Title – Plant Operator Location – Wandsworth, London Salary – £32,760 + Overtime (1.5x Saturday / 2x Sunday & Bank Holidays) Shift – Monday to Friday (2:00pm – 10:00pm)Job Role of the Plant Operator A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Plant Operator to join a well-established and essential environmental services business operating within the waste and recycling sector. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, operationally critical environment where you will play a key part in keeping site operations running efficiently and safely.As an experienced operative, you will take ownership of managing bunker levels and coordinating incoming material, ensuring waste is processed effectively and operations run smoothly. You will also act as a key point of contact on shift, supporting and guiding junior and agency operatives while maintaining high standards across the site.This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys responsibility, teamwork, and problem-solving.Responsibilities of the Plant Operator Operating plant machinery safely and efficientlyManaging bunker levels and coordinating incoming waste materialSupervising and supporting junior and agency operatives on shiftEnsuring all work is carried out in line with health & safety proceduresLiaising with control teams, supervisors, and sampling teamsSupporting smooth material flow and maintaining quality standardsCompleting daily paperwork, check sheets, and shift handoversAssisting with site maintenance, cleaning, and general operational tasksSupporting wider operational planning and coordination where requiredSector – RecyclingNon-Negotiable Requirements Experience as a Plant Operator or experience operating plant machineryDesirable Requirements Experience within material recovery or waste transfer operationsFlexible approach to working hours and responsibilitiesThe Plant Operator will benefit from: Working for a well-established and essential services providerOpportunities for progression across multiple sites and rolesStable Monday–Friday shift patternOvertime opportunities at enhanced ratesPension scheme (up to 5%)Holiday allowance increasing with service (20 + 8 bank holidays + additional per year of service)Easily accessible site with parking and strong public transport linksTPBN1_UKTJ