Loading Shovel Operator / Digger Driver / Telehandler Operative

• Operate all machinery and plant, as required, to maintain the safe and efficient operation of your business unit (Wood Shed)

• Ensuring that plant and machinery is maintained to required standards, including daily & weekly checks, refuelling, lubrication and greasing, and that defects and breakdowns are promptly recorded and reported

• Report daily production and downtime figures to the operations manager for review

• Maintain a safe working environment throughout your activities, including keeping working area tidy and access to walkways and emergency exits clear

• Checking of incoming loads, ensuring compliance with site license and permitted waste types

• Immediately report: any contamination or non-conforming wastes delivered to site; accidents, incidents, and near misses; environmental hazards; health & safety breaches

• Ensure appropriate safety equipment and PPE is used at all times

• Undertake any training necessary to perform other tasks including operation of other plant and equipment and/or supervisory duties

• Manual Handling activities to assist in waste management activities

• Manage stock rotation to comply with site permit

• Carry out random checks and audits on plant machinery under remit

• Responsibility for own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work

• Experience in a similar role

• Must have tickets for Loading Shovels and Telehandlers

• Flexibility, confidence and use of initiative are essential, as the role requires quick thinking and the ability to change plans at short notice, enabling the department to offer an efficient and effective service

• Be flexible with shift patterns as work demands require

• Experience on Shredders

• Experience in the Waste Industry

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