This hands-on role involves operating excavators, loaders, and high-speed processing equipment including grinders, trommels, screens, and shredders to support the safe, efficient, and productive processing of green waste and organic materials.
Backed by secured long-term contracts and a growing workload, this position offers stable employment, consistent hours, and long-term career opportunities within a leading resource recovery business.
You will be responsible for operating heavy machinery and associated processing equipment to support site operations safely and efficiently.
Key responsibilities
Operating 20t–30t excavators using buckets, grabs, and attachments
Operating 20t–30t front-end loaders
Screening soils and materials across the facility
Operating and maintaining trommel screens, screening plants, shredders and grinding plant
Turning and managing bulk stockpiles
Loading products into hoppers and processing equipment
Feeding and monitoring screening and processing equipment
Carrying out daily equipment pre-start checks and inspections
Following lock out / tag out procedures
Completing daily Take 5 risk assessments
Maintaining plant and equipment to a high operational standard
Supporting a secure, clean, and productive work environment




About You
Demonstrated experience operating excavators and front-end loaders – essential
Minimum 2 years' experience operating 20t–30t excavators with buckets, grabs, and attachments
Experience operating 20t–30t front-end loaders
Experience operating trommel screens, screeners, shredders and/or grinding plant highly regarded
Experience in soil screening, material processing or similar production settings highly regarded
Ability to complete pre-start forms and required operational documentation
Robust understanding of lock out / tag out procedures
Commitment to daily safety processes including Take 5 assessments
Strong awareness of workplace health and safety
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Reliable, adaptable, and proactive approach to work
Team Values
Respect company policies, procedures, and fellow team members
Maintain a high standard of work and strive for continuous improvement
Safety focused in all aspects of work
Have regard for customer satisfaction
Act in a genuine, honest, and responsible manner
Be adaptable and adaptable to operational requirements

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