At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate machinery to manage waste and recyclables safely and efficiently.
- Company: Join Countrystyle, a dynamic leader in resource management and waste recycling.
- Benefits: Enjoy life insurance, wellbeing support, and flexible schemes for electric cars and cycling.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career growth and a commitment to employee wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a positive environmental impact while developing your skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Experience operating plant machinery and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 14.67 - 14.67 £ per hour.
Location: Bexley - Thames Road / Foots Cray
Salary: £14.67 per hour
Job Type: Permanent, Full time
Hours: 45 hours per week
About Us: Countrystyle is a dynamic, privately owned resource management and waste recycling business. We deliver a reliable service which reduces the impact on the environment of our clients' waste, whilst creating cost-effective and reliable waste management outcomes.
About the role: To operate mobile and fixed plant to ensure the safe and compliant storage of designated waste streams/recyclables within nominated bunkers or containers at the operating sites to ensure the safe loading of vehicles for onward transfer of material from the operating sites.
Responsibilities:
- Operate appropriate machinery and plant to maintain the safe and efficient operation of the site at all times.
- 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.
- Maintain a safe working environment throughout your activities, including keeping working area tidy and access to walkways and emergency exits clear.
- Ensure appropriate safety equipment and PPE is used at all times.
- Check incoming loads, ensuring compliance with site license and permitted waste types.
- 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.
About you:
Essentials:
- Good Communication
- Ability to operate and control equipment
- Time and Priority Management
- Ability to work in a fast paced, busy environment
- Previous experience operating plant, such as loading shovels, telehandlers, 360 A ticket for mobile/fixed plant
Desirable:
- Problem Solving
- Experience in the Waste Industry
- Experience with Shredders, Shovels, Excavators & Conveyors
Benefits:
- Life Insurance with access to GP24
- Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
- Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company Events
- GymFlex salary sacrifice
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role. 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.
Machine Operator employer: Countrystyle Recycling
Countrystyle is an excellent employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and growth, offering a supportive work culture in the heart of Bexley. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including life insurance and wellness programmes, and opportunities for skill development in a dynamic waste management environment, employees can thrive while contributing to sustainable practices. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and environmental responsibility.
