Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting for a temporary Plant Operator to work in Leicester. These positions are initially on a locum contract, offering an hourly rate of £11.98 - £14.50.
The Role: The purpose of the Plant Operator is to oversee the acceptance of waste into the Waste Transfer Station (WTS), ensuring appropriate segregation, sorting, and bulking for onward transport to treatment destinations. The role involves regularly operating plant such as loading shovels, telehandlers, and forklift trucks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out duties individually or as part of a team to maximise recycling at the facility.
- Assist in maximising and improving the segregation of recyclables on site, including picking and sorting waste from trade customers.
- Operate the site’s loading shovel, telehandler, waste master, RORO shunter, forklift truck, and other heavy plant equipment as directed by the Team Leader.
- Undertake cleaning and oversee the maintenance of all mobile plant on site.
- Conduct regular inspections in line with agreed timescales.
- Ensure the site’s opening and closing times are adhered to in accordance with the relevant site permit and Council operating procedures.
Applicant Requirements:
- Qualifications: Loading Shovel Ticket or willingness to gain the qualification within a reasonable timeframe.
- Experience: Previous experience operating waste transfer heavy plant such as telehandlers or loading shovels.
- Compliance: Proof of the right to work in the UK and 2 x references.
- Travel: Clean UK driving licence with the ability to commute to and from work independently.
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Plant Operator to join a dynamic team and contribute to the effective operation of a busy waste transfer station.
Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced candidates who meet these requirements for this role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work.
Advertised by Alistair Guite. Apply now to take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel!
