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Plant Operative
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time position – hours to meet business requirements
Location: Bury St Edmunds Transfer Station, IP31 1SJ
As a Plant & Weighbridge Operative at FCC Environment, you will play a key role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of our site. You’ll be responsible for operating mobile plant and weighbridge systems while ensuring compliance with all health and safety requirements.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5.5 days per week.
Our promise to you
- Competitive salary
- 20 days’ annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- On-the-job training and opportunities for progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer-a-friend scheme
- Flexible benefits, including high street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme and many more (where applicable)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service through our Wellbeing Platform
What will you be doing?
- Assisting the Site Manager with the safe and efficient running of the site
- Operating mobile plant machinery safely and effectively
- Operating weighbridge systems in line with Duty of Care regulations and maintaining accurate records
- Ensuring plant and equipment are maintained correctly and records are completed as required
- Providing excellent customer service and assisting customers when needed
- Supporting haulage sub-contractors and ensuring smooth site operations
- Reporting any health and safety concerns, breaches, or incidents to the Site Manager
- Maintaining compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation
What we’re looking for
We are seeking an honest, hardworking, and adaptable individual who can:
- Operate heavy plant machinery safely and effectively
- Demonstrate flexibility and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Work well as part of a team
- Maintain good timekeeping and reliability
- Show commitment to delivering excellent customer service
- Plant operator training can be provided
- Previous weighbridge experience would be an advantage
About Us
FCC Environment is one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we transform waste into valuable resources, reducing the amount sent to landfill.
We operate over 200 facilities across England, Scotland and Wales, employing around 4,200 people.
The UK’s recycling and waste management industry has never been more important, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help us tackle climate change and shape a greener future.
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity, providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants.
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