360 Plant Operator

360 Plant Operator

Location:

Caunton, Newark (Nottinghamshire)
Salary: £27,400 per annum

Hours:

40 hours per week (Core hours 8:00am – 4:40pm)
Sector:
Manufacturing / Production

A great opportunity has arisen for a 360 Plant Operator to join a specialist UK manufacturing business producing high‑quality animal bedding products. This is a hands‑on role working within a busy production and warehouse environment where you will operate heavy plant equipment and support the smooth running of factory operations.

• Safely operate 360‑degree loading equipment, forklifts, and telescopic loaders.
• Operate bagging and drying machinery within the production facility.
• Carry out basic fault finding and troubleshooting to support continuous production.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace safety.
• Ensure all products meet required quality standards.
• Support preventative maintenance tasks on factory equipment.
• Follow all company health & safety procedures and compliance requirements.

• Core requirements: Valid forklift licence; previous experience operating plant machinery or working in a similar production environment; own transport due to site location.
• Desirable experience: Experience operating 360 plant equipment or telescopic loaders; background in agricultural, industrial, or FMCG environments; basic maintenance or mechanical troubleshooting skills.

• Competitive annual salary of £27,400.
• Stable, full‑time position within a growing UK manufacturing business.
• Opportunity for training and development within plant and production operations.
• Exposure to a specialist, purpose‑driven manufacturing environment.
• Supportive team culture with a focus on safety and quality.

Core hours: 8:00am – 4:40pm. Flexibility required for early and late shift cover as needed.