Material Handler​/Machine Operator

As Material Handler/Machine Operator you will operate a range of site machinery and equipment, including:
Primarily 360 Material Handler, Telehandlers, forklifts, loading shovels, mobile shear and vibrating screen.

£15-£20ph (Experience Dependant)

• Conduct pre-use inspections of plant and equipment at the start of each shift.
• Identify, report and log any defects or faults immediately.
• Ensure that all defective items are taken out of service and issues are addressed without delay.
• Complete relevant documentation

• Operate plant and equipment in accordance with site rules, training, manufacturer instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure that loading, movement and tipping of recyclable materials are carried out in a controlled, efficient and safe manner.

• Construct and maintain scrap material stockpiles in a safe, stable, and legally compliant manner ensuring compliance with all site permits and waste handling regulations.
• Prevent the risk of stockpile collapse, runoff or material spillage beyond designated boundaries.
• Use a trained banksman when required to assist with manoeuvring plant and material Particularly in confined or high traffic areas.
• Maintain clear working areas around stockpiles to prevent hazards.

• Ensure all required licences and certifications for operating are valid and up to date.

• You will be required to work across both on-site and off-site operations, including support for projects both loading and other remote activities.

• Report all incidents, accidents, and near misses to the site manager.
• Assist with any subsequent investigation or corrective actions.

• Follow all health & safety procedures including Life Saving Golden Rules, Risk Assessments & Standard Operating Procedures.
• Identify hazards report unsafe behaviours & conditions. Take preventive action to continuously reduce risks at the workplace.
• Attend and participate in meetings, toolbox talks.
• Participate to hazard identification & risk assessments related to your job/task.
• Understand all necessary risks & controls attaining to your activities, rigorously apply for scene controls & all check their presence & effectiveness.
• Continuously scan hazards risks report unsafe behaviours & conditions & take preventive actions providing your own safety is not compromised.
• Use your stop the job if unsafe conditions or behaviours are encountered (example a forcing critical control is missing or ineffective).
• Participate in health & safety activities & contribute to a clean & safe workplace
• Visitors must receive a site visitors orientation, including but not limited to PPE & emergency information & must be escorted while on site.
• Undertake mandatory & other training with regard to the changing requirements of the role.
• Communicate roles, expectations & accountabilities initially, at new assignments & on a regular basis.
• Take personal responsibility of PPE issued

• Experience with in the Metal recycling/ Recycling industry.
• Experience as a machine operator within a plant environment

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