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

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