Plant Operator
hace 3 días
Edinburgh
Plant Operator – Waste Recycling Location: EH11 4HDHours: 4 days on 4 days off. Mondays – Fridays , Saturdays and Sundays with 60 min breaksPay Rate: £14.51 per hour rising to £15.74 as of week 13Duration: OngoingThe RoleYou will play a key role in the safe and efficient operation of the site, using heavy plant machinery to manage, sort, move and load a range of waste and recyclable materials. The role is hands-on and varied, with a strong focus on operating JCB machinery, 360° excavators with grabs and large CAT loading shovels.You will also help maintain a safe, clean and efficient working environment Key Responsibilities\n\n • Operate JCB 3CX or similar machinery safely and efficiently around the site.\n, • Operate 360° excavators fitted with grabs to sort, move and load waste materials.\n, • Operate large CAT loading shovels to move waste and recycling and load haulage vehicles.\n, • Load and transfer waste streams into containers, vehicles and processing areas.\n, • Assist with the segregation and sorting of waste to minimise contamination.\n, • Direct vehicles and site users to the correct recycling areas.\n, • Carry out daily plant and vehicle safety checks and report defects promptly.\n, • Assess site equipment and infrastructure, reporting hazards and making unsafe areas or equipment safe where required.\n, • Support the operation of the Household Waste Recycling Centre when required.\n, • Provide clear and professional advice to members of the public and site users.\nYou should have:\n\n, • Proven experience operating JCBs, 360° excavators and/or large loading shovels.\n, • Relevant plant operator qualifications or certificates\n, • Experience operating a 360° excavator with a grab would be highly desirable.\n, • Experience operating large CAT loading shovels would be highly desirable.\n, • The ability to operate machinery safely around vehicles, pedestrians and other site users.\n, • Good awareness of site safety, vehicle movements and environmental risks.\n, • Good communication and customer service skills.\nApply Now!