Mobile Plant Operator - Southam

Kronospan are extending our vertical integration purchasing strategic recycled timber processing sites across the UK; this will allow customers to ensure that products are returned to Kronospan to be made into new products at end-of-life - making circularity a reality.

Our new addition to our recycling portfolio is based just outside of Southam, in Napton-on-the-hill, covering a substantial site where we are now looking to ramp up the processing and production of wood waste material.

Main duties and responsibilities

• This role is key in achieving daily operational performance, in compliance with site permits & permissions, and company policies and procedures.
• Ensuring a high standard of Health & Safety is maintained on site, being proactive to keep themselves and other site users free from harm.
• Responsible for the safe operation of mobile plant and processing plant on site, including completion of pre-start checks, daily maintenance, and cleaning plant & equipment.
• Undertaking visual inspections on inbound loads to ensure the material is in accordance with the Material Acceptance Criteria, reporting any non-conforming loads to site management.
• Engaging with site management to identify & implement continuous improvement.
• Occasional record keeping, including weighbridge operation.

Requirements

Essential

• Experience operating mobile plant
• Good driving practices
• Full UK Drivers licenseMobile plant operator certificate for wheeled loading shovel and 360 grab
• Excellent timekeeping
• Strong work ethic
• Self-disciplined
• Good communication skills
• Practical problem solving skills
• Flexible approach

Desirable

• Experience of weighbridge operation
• Supervisory experience

What we offer

This is a permanent position working 48hrs per week plus overtime, between the hours of:

• Monday to Friday 0700 - 1700
• Saturday 0700 - 1200

Paying £14.03 per hour, overtime at a rate of £21.05 per hour for any hours worked in excess of the basic 48 per week.

There will be plentiful opportunities for overtime; some support will be required on the occasional weekends too, as per the demands of the operations.

As this is a growing site, there will be opportunities for training and experience leading to career progression for the right candidate.