Mobile Plant Operator

Mobile Plant Operator

Location:

Barking, IG11
Pay Rate: £14.62 per hour, rising to £16.04 per hour

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 12:00pm - 10:00pm
Overtime:
Saturday 1.5x | Sunday & Bank Holidays 2x
Job Type: Full-time, ongoing

Smart Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Mobile Plant Operator to join a busy waste and recycling facility in Barking.

The role involves operating a range of heavy mobile plant to support waste sorting, transfer and vehicle loading operations.

• Operate Loading Shovel and 360 Grab Material Handler
• Load articulated and curtain-side vehicles safely and efficiently
• Operate Roll-on/Roll-off equipment and shunter with articulated trailer where required
• Sort and transfer waste materials around the site
• Load bulk waste vehicles
• Collect waste from processing lines and load into skips or vehicles
• Inspect incoming waste and place materials in the correct locations
• Assist with traffic management within the tipping hall
• Maintain safe and clean working areas
• Complete plant checks and report defects
• Accurately record weighbridge transactions where required
• Follow all site Health & Safety and operational procedures

• Previous heavy plant experience is essential
• Experience operating Loading Shovel and 360 Excavator/Grab
• Valid NPORS or CPCS certification
• Previous experience with RoRo equipment and articulated trailer shunting is advantageous
• Waste and recycling experience preferred
• Able to work safely in a fast-paced environment

Important:
Successful candidates must complete site-specific plant training before operating mobile plant. Until this training has been completed and passed, duties will include housekeeping, keeping operational areas safe and supporting traffic management.

• £14.62 per hour, rising to £16.04 per hour
• Monday to Friday, 12:00pm - 10:00pm
• Saturday overtime at 1.5x
• Sunday and Bank Holiday work at 2x
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing work

Smart Solutions proudly supports the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly. We welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community and value the skills, experience, and dedication they bring.

Eligible Armed Forces candidates meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

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Work Location:

In person