FCC Environment
Plant Operator
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Plant Operator
Hourly Rate – £16 per hour
Location & Postcode – Sutton Courtenay Landfill, OX14 4PW
As a Plant Operator at FCC Environment, you will operate mobile plant to support the safe acceptance and placement of waste inputs from customers. You will be expected to work efficiently while maintaining the highest levels of safety, maximising void utilisation, maintaining site equipment in line with FCC procedures, and delivering excellent customer service.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working five days per week.
Our promise to you
- Competitive salary
- 20 days’ annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training and progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend
- Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership (where applicable)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
What will you be doing?
- Operating site plant safely and in line with company procedures and legislative requirements
- Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental legislation, PPC requirements and site permits
- Carrying out daily checks, refuelling, cleaning and basic maintenance of plant and machinery
- Reporting faults, defects, incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across the site
- Ensuring waste is managed, placed and covered correctly at the end of each shift
- Supporting waste acceptance procedures, including identifying non-conforming waste
- Assisting with site maintenance and supporting other local operational sites when required
- Promoting a strong culture of safety, energy efficiency and excellent customer service
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What are we looking for?
- Experience operating heavy plant machinery (such as bulldozers, excavators, compactors, articulated dumpers, loading shovels or tractors) – desirable
- Understanding of landfill or waste operations – advantageous
- Ability to work safely under pressure and manage multiple tasks
- Flexible and proactive approach to work
- Good communication and people skills
- A willingness to complete all required training and competency modules
- A positive attitude with the ability to adapt to changing operational needs
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About us
We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
Operating over 200 facilities across the UK and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.
FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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