Machine Operator (Permanent)

Job Title: Machine Operator

Location: Envar Composting, Blaise Farm, King Hill, West Malling, ME19 4PN

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Working Hours: 50 Hours Per Week

Envar Composting is an organic waste and biomass recycling operator specialising in the sustainable and cost-effective processing of waste streams on behalf of local authorities

About The Role:

To operate mobile plant effectively always following Health and Safety procedures and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate appropriate machinery and plant, as required, to maintain the safe and efficient operation of the site at all times, in particular 360 Material Handler and loading shovel
• 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
• Immediately report and complete defect reports
• Comply with site rules, H&S regulations and follow safe systems of work
• Maintain a safe working environment throughout your activities, including keeping working area tidy and access to walkways and emergency exits clear
• Deliver a high standard of customer care and service quality
• Ensure appropriate safety equipment and PPE is used at all times
• 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
• Staff must co-operate, report unsafe conditions and comply with the company management systems and safe systems of work as well as co-workers to help everyone meet their legal requirements

About You:

Essential:

• Safe operation of mobile plant
• Good Communication
• Able to work safely and follow H&S policy and procedures
• A good attitude to environmental issues
• Flexibility where needed
• Time Management
• Minimum 2 years 360 driving experience
• Pay attention to detail
• Ability to work alone or in a team
• Positive Attitude

Desirable:

• Experience in the Waste Industry
• Tickets for mobile and/or fixed plant
• Ability to plan own workload

Benefits:

• Life Insurance including access to GP 24
• Cycle to work scheme
• Investment in career development
• Electric Car Scheme for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Pension
• Company events
• On site parking

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Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa's at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of: Machinist, Machine Operator, Plant Machinery, 360 Driver, Shovel Operator, Mechanical Engineer, Site Machine Operator, Machine Technician, Machine Operative, Construction Machinery, Waste Machinery may also be considered for this role.