Mobile Plant/Loading Shovel/360 Grab Operator
We are growing our team of machine drivers! We need experienced operators with experience operating mobile plant machinery, such as loading shovels and 360° grabs.
The role
- operating a range of mobile plant machinery as instructed and in line with training
- completing daily assigned work schedule
- carrying out daily recorded checks and basic maintenance on the machines to keep in good working order
- loading various waste streams and grades in correct bays and processing areas to maximise recycling and recovery
- checking incoming loads to ensure compliance with site licence and permitted waste types
What you need
- experience and competency operating a loading shovel and/or 360° grab and willingness to train on other machines
- mobile plant operator card or certificate of basic training is desirable
- previous experience working in the waste industry would be advantageous
- basic knowledge of health and safety requirements in an industrial/processing setting
- excellent communication skills
- ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume operation
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The package
- Up to £14.00 per hour, DOE
- 47.5 hours, Monday to Friday 7am-5.30pm
- 1 in 2 Saturdays, 7am-12pm
- Overtime paid at enhanced rate
- 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays
- Health Care Cash Plan, including dental and optical
- Group Life Insurance cover
- Contributory pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Referral Programme
- Employee Benefits Platform
- Free skip offered every year
- Training opportunities
- Full PPE and uniform supplied
- Fantastic company events
Why J. Dickinson & Sons?
J Dickinson & Sons are proud to be a family-owned and run company, celebrating 85 years in the recycling and skip hire industry. At the heart of our business is the desire to provide a professional and accessible service whilst serving to dispose of waste in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner. We are a fast-paced and entrepreneurial organisation, not afraid to try new things and do things differently, and as such we are growing fast and performing well in the industry. Our state-of-the-art facilities in Horwich are expanding, and include our new £4.5 million waste processing plant. As a result, we are always looking to expand our team of dedicated staff.
Our values
J. Dickinson & Sons welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status or sexual orientation. Any appointment will be made on merit alone.
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