Job Description
As a Mobile Plant Operative you'll be responsible for safely operating heavy machinery, including Rigid Dump Trucks and Wheeled Loaders, to maximise productivity and support efficient site operations. You'll carry out equipment checks, maintain excavation and tipping areas, work closely with site supervisors to resolve issues, and follow all site safety and traffic management procedures.
Client Details
Imerys is the world's leading supplier of mineral-based speciality solutions for industry. Our expertise in applications, material science and innovation enables us to deliver essential properties that improve customer products and performance. We promote responsible development, environmentally friendly processes and support our customers in their sustainability and decarbonisation efforts.
Description
As a Mobile Plant Operative you will be responsible for operating a Rigid Dump Truck (days) or Medium Wheeled Loaders (days and nights), ensuring all equipment is operated in a safe and efficient manner, in order to maximise the tonnes moved per shift.
In addition, you'll:
- Ensure that excavation and tipping areas are well maintained, following local site rules and local traffic management plans
- Be operating the equipment at maximum productivity and minimum waiting time
- Carry out equipment safety checks at the beginning of each shift
- Work closely with local Site Supervisors to deal with any issues as they arise
- Keep in close contact with the team using the in-cab radio
Profile
We are looking for someone who has preferably worked within a Quarry or Agricultural environment. This is busy, so timekeeping, having a flexible approach and attention to detail is key!
- You must be able to legally drive in the UK
- Previous experience of operating mobile plant and large machinery
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
- Ideally hold MPCQ or CPCS accreditation in the specific class of mobile plant - if you don't have this then training will be provided, to ensure you obtain this qualification
Job Offer
A hands-on role with the opportunity to learn new skills and to progress onto other disciplines of Mobile Plant.
- Location: Imerys, St Austell, Cornwall
- Salary: £25,445.42 with opportunity of pay progression on completion of training competencies plus shift allowances:
- Shift allowance (12-hour days & nights) £6,461.65 per annum. Day & Night shift over 2-week period 7am-7pm & 7pm-7am (alternate weekend working) 11 hour shifts with 1h break. - 1 position
- Shift allowance (12-hour days only): £4,174.82 per annum. Days only shift, 11 hour shifts with 1h break, 7.00am - 7.00pm (alternative weekend working) - 4 positions
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- 19 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
- An excellent reward hub giving you savings and discounts on everyday purchases.
- We are a friendly and close-knit team.
If you're interested in this role, apply now.
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