Plant Operator (Loading Shovel)

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and focussed individual to take responsibility for the operation of the Loading Shovel based at our incinerator bottom ash processing facility in Ardley, Oxfordshire. The facility is co-located with Viridor’s Energy from Waste facility and processes the incinerated bottom ash to produce recycled metals and a secondary aggregate for construction projects.

The successful applicant will be required to:

– Operate the Loading Shovel

– Meet production KPI’s

– Carry out health and safety inspections

– Report defects and manage small maintenance duties

– Follow defined procedures and safe systems of work

– Support all operational activities on site as instructed by management

Candidate requirements:

– Over 2 years’ experience in operating a Loading Shovel

– Ability to use high tip loading function with the assistance of weighloader

– NPORS, CPCS or equivalent qualification in Loading Shovel operation

– Efficiently prioritises the demands of processing

– Ability to work as part of a team

– Attention to detail

– Punctual

– Reliable

– Own transport