Experienced Machine Operator - Waste & Resource Recovery Experienced Machine Operator – Waste & Resource Recovery

Planet Recovery

Laverton North, Melbourne VIC

Full Time

About Planet Recovery Planet Recovery is part of the ATLAST Waste Network group and operates a busy waste and resource recovery facility in Laverton North.

We provide secure, practical and sustainable waste management solutions, with a focus on compliant processing, recycling, material recovery and reducing waste to landfill.

This is a hands-on operating environment where safety, reliability, teamwork and robust machinery skills matter every day.

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Machine Operator to join our Planet Recovery team.

This role is suited to someone who is confident operating mobile plant / yellow gear in a waste, recycling, transfer station, quarry, civil, construction, demolition or similar heavy-industry environment.

You will be involved in sorting, loading, moving and processing waste and recyclable materials using site plant and equipment. You will work around trucks, bins, stockpiles, other machinery and ground staff, so safe operation, awareness and communication are essential.

This is not a role for someone who only wants to sit in a machine all day. We need a capable operator who can operate machinery confidently, follow procedures and assist with general yard duties when required.

Key Responsibilities

Operate mobile plant and machinery safely in a busy waste and recycling yard

Operate materials handler / grab machinery for sorting, loading and material movement where competent

Operate front-end loader, excavator, forklift and other site plant where appropriately licensed, ticketed or deemed competent

Load and unload trucks, bins and material stockpiles

Sort, separate and move recyclable and waste materials in line with site procedures

Complete plant pre-start checks and report faults,



hazards or maintenance issues

Follow site traffic management rules, safety procedures and supervisor directions

Assist with housekeeping, yard cleanliness and general operational duties

Work cooperatively with supervisors, drivers, yard staff and management

Support daily production, recovery and operational targets

What We Are Looking For The successful applicant will have:

Proven experience operating mobile plant / yellow gear

Experience working in a waste, recycling, transfer station, landfill, quarry, civil, construction, demolition or similar setting

Current forklift high-risk work licence

Demonstrated forklift operating experience

Experience operating one or more of the following:

Materials handler / grab machine

Front-end loader

Excavator

Skid steer

Telehandler or similar mobile plant

Relevant plant tickets, VOCs or demonstrated competency

Strong safety awareness when working around people, trucks and machinery

Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic

Ability to follow procedures and take direction

Australian work rights

Highly Regarded

Experience in resource recovery or waste sorting environments

Ability to manage stockpiles and load materials safely and efficiently

Experience working around hooklift bins, walking floors, tippers or heavy vehicles

Multiple plant tickets or VOCs

Mechanical awareness or ability to identify plant issues early

Additional remuneration may be considered for candidates who hold relevant tickets, VOCs and proven experience across multiple machines.

Why Join Planet Recovery?

Stable full-time employment

Work with a growing waste and resource recovery business

Practical, hands-on role with variety

Opportunity to use and further develop machinery operating skills

Supportive site team and management structure

Be part of a business focused on recycling, recovery and reducing landfill

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