FCC Environmental Services
Plant Operator
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Plant Operator
Hourly Rate – £17.94 per hour
Hours – 48 hours per week
Location & Postcode – Calvert Landfill, HP18 0AF (HP18 0QE)
As a Plant Operator at FCC Environment, you will operate mobile plant to support the safe and efficient acceptance and placement of waste inputs. You will be expected to maximise void utilisation, maintain site equipment in line with company procedures, and deliver a consistently high level of customer service.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 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, and many more (where applicable)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
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What will you be doing?
- Operating mobile plant to manage waste inputs safely and efficiently
- Ensuring compliance with all health, safety and environmental legislation and company procedures
- Carrying out daily plant checks, including basic maintenance, cleaning and refuelling
- Reporting faults or defects promptly to maintain equipment performance and safety
- Supporting site housekeeping standards, including welfare facilities
- Assisting with plant maintenance activities in line with schedules and manufacturer guidance
- Reporting incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions
- Promoting excellent customer service on site
- Identifying and managing non-conforming waste
What are we looking for?
- Valid plant licences/tickets (e.g. Bulldozer, Excavator, Loading Shovel, Dumper or similar)
- Experience operating heavy plant within a waste, landfill or similar environment
- Good understanding of health and safety practices
- Awareness of site compliance and operational procedures
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to work on your own initiative
- Reliable and safety-focused approach
- Hard-working with a proactive attitude
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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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