Mobile Plant Operator – Recycling Facility

Mobile Plant Operator – Recycling Facility

Location:

Great Blakenham, Ipswich
-IP6 area
Pay Rate: £14.30 per hour

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm
Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing

We are currently recruiting an experienced Mobile Plant Operator to join a busy waste and recycling operation in Great Blakenham.

This is a hands‑on role operating a range of mobile plant machinery including Loading Shovel and 360 Grab (Selector Grab), supporting daily site operations and ensuring materials are processed safely and efficiently.

You will play a key role in maintaining site flow, operating machinery, and ensuring all materials are handled in line with strict health & safety standards.

• Operate Loading Shovel and 360 Grab (Selector Grab) safely and efficiently
• Load curtain-sided vehicles using teletruck equipment
• Load articulated lorries using loading shovel
• Feed baler and support processing operations using 360 grab
• Move, sort, and manage waste materials across site
• Control traffic within tipping hall and operational areas
• Inspect and sort incoming waste materials
• Ensure finished materials are stored safely and correctly
• Carry out machine checks and basic maintenance
• Ensure accurate weighbridge and system recording (manual or electronic)
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment

• Experience operating Loading Shovel and 360 Grab (essential)
• Valid plant tickets (in-house training may be considered)
• Experience in waste, recycling, or industrial environments preferred
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced operational setting
• Strong awareness of health & safety procedures
• Reliable, punctual, and team‑focused attitude

• £14.30 per hour
• Monday to Friday daytime shifts
• Stable, full‑time ongoing work
• Opportunity to work within a busy recycling environment
• Supportive team and site training available

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.

• 360 grab license (preferred)

In person