360 Plant Operator
Location: Caunton, Newark (Nottinghamshire)
Salary: £27,400 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week (Core hours 8:00am – 4:40pm)
Sector: Manufacturing / Production
Job Role
A great opportunity has arisen for a 360 Plant Operator to join a specialist UK manufacturing business producing high‑quality animal bedding products. This is a hands‑on role working within a busy production and warehouse environment where you will operate heavy plant equipment and support the smooth running of factory operations.
Responsibilities
* Safely operate 360‑degree loading equipment, forklifts, and telescopic loaders.
* Operate bagging and drying machinery within the production facility.
* Carry out basic fault finding and troubleshooting to support continuous production.
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace safety.
* Ensure all products meet required quality standards.
* Support preventative maintenance tasks on factory equipment.
* Follow all company health & safety procedures and compliance requirements.
Qualifications
* Core requirements: Valid forklift licence; previous experience operating plant machinery or working in a similar production environment; own transport due to site location.
* Desirable experience: Experience operating 360 plant equipment or telescopic loaders; background in agricultural, industrial, or FMCG environments; basic maintenance or mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Benefits
* Competitive annual salary of £27,400.
* Stable, full‑time position within a growing UK manufacturing business.
* Opportunity for training and development within plant and production operations.
* Exposure to a specialist, purpose‑driven manufacturing environment.
* Supportive team culture with a focus on safety and quality.
Shift Pattern
Core hours: 8:00am – 4:40pm. Flexibility required for early and late shift cover as needed.
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