If you are an experienced Mobile Plant Operator, on the lookout for a new role, we want to hear from you.
Levenseat, a leading recycling and resource management company, are gearing up to open the doors of their newly refurbished site in Falkirk. The site will process 200 000 tonnes of household waste per year, recovering resources to extend their lifecycle and returning them back into a circular economy ensuring nothing is wasted.
As part of the first phase of recruitment for this facility, we are looking for a number of Mobile Plant Operators.
If you are looking to work for an innovative company with the vision to develop sustainability to point where nothing is wasted and who can offer opportunities for development, then this is the opportunity for you.
Operation of tracked and wheeled 360° Material Handlers to support the processing, recovery and management of waste materials. The Mobile Plant Operator will have experience in the operation, and daily maintenance of the machines and, hold a current plant operator's licence and be qualified to NVQ level (SPMO) - alternative demonstration of competence will be considered.
The ideal candidate will have an awareness of the recycling industry and health and safety aspects relating to the role.
Training will be given on specific & specialised plant.
Main Duties include:
Ensure the recycling plant loading operations are managed in line with Levenseat standards and Health and Safety legislation.Ensure all mobile plant basic maintenance, cleaning & inspections are carried out and recorded as per Company and manufactures instructions and procedures.Ensure compliance with all company work practices as directed.Operate mobile plant and equipment safely and competently.Assist with the general operation as required.Undertake general housekeeping duties around the site and buildings in accordance with Supervisors instructionsTake responsibility for co-workers and own H&S, report all incidents and near misses.Assist in the day to day operations of the plant in accordance with the site licence and contractual conditions.Sort and separate waste types to support plant performance.Safely and competently operate mobile plant.Loading vehicles/Skips with materialMaintain the highest cleanliness of all working areas.Ensure any defects affecting the safe working order of a machine are reported immediately.Remain aware, at all times, of your responsibilities for your own Health and Safety and the Health and Safety of your work colleagues.Carry out other tasks within your operational ability or for which you have received appropriate training, as and when required.Hours of work:
Position 1
4 days on/4 days off 12 hour shift pattern
Requires working on bank holidays (except Christmas day and 1st January)
Plus optional overtime for holiday cover
Position 2
Dayshift/backshift
Week 1 dayshift 05:30-14:30
Week 2 backshift 14:00-23:00
Requires working on bank holidays (except Christmas day and 1st January)
Plus optional overtime for holiday cover
Essential SkillsFull driving licence.previous experience operating a 360° Grab/Material HandlerPrevious knowledge of a process environment.An awareness and experience of Health and Safety in the workplace.Good communication skills at all levels.Experience of continuous process operations.Ability to work as part of a team.The ability to operate vehicles and machinery in a safe manner.Desirable SkillsKnowledge of the waste/recycling industry.The ability to identify different types of waste.Experience of continuous process operations.Experience in a regulated environment.Appropriate mobile plant licence:NVQCSCSIOSH managing SafelyAbout CompanyLevenseat is a leading resource management companies providing recycling, energy recovery, and waste management services to both Local Authority and Commercial customers.
Set to manage 750,000 tonnes of recyclates and resources per year, we are committed to developing new solutions to recover the best resources and provide customers with environmental and economic solutions.
Levenseat has achieved tremendous growth in the last couple of years and we are very proud of the company we have grown into. We are an industry leader in the field of resource management, and we are very clear on the role we expect to play in continuing to lead the way.
We also play a key role in educating communities, businesses, and councils on the value of resource and the part they can play to reduce waste and embrace the principles of a circular economy.
There is a shift in attitudes towards waste and recycling and there has never been a more exciting time to be part of the industry. With a strong work ethos and collaborative environment, we are looking for proactive and focused people to join an expanding team.