Plant Operator

Birch Airfield Composting Services Ltd is hiring a Plant Operator in Colchester, UK. The role involves operating a 360 excavator and trommel screener, loading lorries, and assisting with machinery maintenance. Candidates should have experience in recycling or waste management, good communication skills, and awareness of health and safety regulations. The position requires practical skills, reliability, and may involve overtime. Salary is negotiable based on experience.
Birch Airfield Composting Services Ltd is seeking a Plant Operator in Colchester, UK, with experience in recycling or waste management machinery. Responsibilities include operating a 360 excavator and trommel screener, loading lorries, and assisting with machinery maintenance. Candidates should be practical, reliable, and aware of health and safety regulations. The role requires good communication skills and may involve overtime. Salary is negotiable based on experience.
- 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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