Plant Operator

Birch Airfield Composting Services Ltd is seeking a Plant Operator in Colchester, UK. The role involves operating a 360 excavator and trommel screener, loading lorries with compost, and assisting with machinery maintenance. Candidates should have experience with recycling or waste management machinery, good communication skills, and a proactive attitude. The position requires working overtime and weekends as necessary, with transport essential due to the rural location.
Plant Operator - Birch Airfield Composting Services LTD is a well-established green waste open windrow compost site based near Colchester, Essex. We are currently recruiting a Plant Operator who has had previous experience with Recycling or Waste Management machinery, to join our team.

The key roles of the Plant Operator are to operate a 360 excavator to both turn windrows and screen compost in a trommel screener. Our Plant Operator will also be required to load lorries with compost using a loading shovel.

Other responsibilities of the Plant Operator include:
• Assist with the maintenance of machinery and site repairs
• Always ensure a safe working environment

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
• Experienced 360 excavator and loading shovel operator.
• Good communication skills with a good level of verbal and written English.
• Be practical and hands on.
• Be competent and reliable.
• Have a pro-active attitude.
• Awareness of Health and Safety regulation and environmental compliances.
• Be prepared to work overtime and weekends as necessary.
• Excellent timekeeper.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a local reputable company. Salary is negotiable dependant on experience and own transport is essential due to rural location.

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Additional keywords: plant, operator, recycling, machinery, waste, excavator, 360, windrows, compost, trommel screener, plant operative

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