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Mobile Plant Operator - Southam

Kronospan

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About the role

Company Description 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.

Job Description

  • 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.

Qualifications Essential

  • Experience operating mobile plant
  • Good driving practices
  • Full UK Drivers license
  • Mobile 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

Additional Information

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

Monday to Friday 0700 - 1700

Saturday 0700 - 1200

Paying £14.28 per hour, overtime at a rate of £21.42 per hour for any hours worked in excess of the basic 48 per week.

An additional £1.10 per hour will be paid where you are responsible for site operations in the absence of the site manager.

£120 commitment bonus every 4 weeks

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.

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