Machine Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator

Location: Envar Composting, Blaise Farm Quarry, West Malling ME19 4PN

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Hours: 50 hours per week, Monday - Saturday

About Us:

Envar is a producer and supplier of high quality soil improver, woodland garden mulch, wood chip and biomass. We operate green waste composting sites across England with sites in Surrey, Northamptonshire, West London, Essex, Kent and Suffolk as well as our flagship site in Cambridgeshire where we also process food waste. In addition to composting Envar also recycle coffee grounds.

About the role:

Envar Composting are looking for a Plant Operator to operate mobile plant effectively always following Health and Safety procedures and policies.

Responsibilities:

Operate appropriate machinery and plant, as required, to maintain the safe and efficient operation of the site at all times, in particular 360 Material Handler
Ensure 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
Immediately report and complete defect reports
Comply with site rules, H&S regulations and follow safe systems of work
Maintain a safe working environment throughout your activities, including keeping working area tidy and access to walkways and emergency exits clear
Deliver a high standard of customer care and service quality
Ensure appropriate safety equipment and PPE is used at all times
Immediately report: any contamination or non-conforming wastes delivered to site; accidents, incidents, and near misses; environmental hazards; health & safety breaches to the Supervisor or appropriate Manager
Undertake any training necessary to perform other tasks including the operation of other plant and equipment and/or supervisory duties
Complete Manual Handling activities to assist in waste management activities
Assist other operatives upon request and when authorised by your Supervisor
Carry out other operational duties where necessary for business continuity
Staff have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions at work.
Staff must co-operate, report unsafe conditions and comply with the company management systems and safe systems of work as well as co-workers to help everyone meet their legal requirements.About you:

Essential:

Minimum 2 years 360 driving experience
Safe operation of mobile plant
Good Communication
Able to work safely and follow H&S policy and procedures
A good attitude to environmental issues
Flexibility where needed
Time Management
Pay attention to detail
Ability to work alone or in a team
Positive AttitudeDesirable:

Experience in the Waste Industry
Tickets for mobile and/or fixed plantBenefits:

Life Insurance with access to GP24
Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
Cycle to work scheme
Company Events
GymFlex salary sacrificePlease click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role.

Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa's at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Machine Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Operative, Production Technician, Mechanical Technician, Junior Production Operative, Plant Operative, Machine Technician may also be considered for this role