Mobile Plant Operative

Salary: £42,000 – £52,800 per year

Our People Are Our Greatest Resource
Salary: Competitive

Viridor is one of the UK’s leading recycling, renewable energy and waste management companies. We put waste into action, transforming it into high quality recyclables, raw materials and energy. This is an exciting time to work with us. We are at the forefront of the UK’s green economy and we use smart people and technology to deliver our vision, bringing people together to give the world’s resources new life.

We have a track record of sustainability within our landfill function, effectively restoring and repurposing our closed landfill sites for alternative uses, such renewable energy projects and high-quality habitats for plants and wildlife. Viridor has the second largest output of renewable power generation from landfill gas in the UK, with our extensive portfolio monitored and controlled via our state-of-the-art control room in Oxfordshire.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Mobile Plant Operative to join our team at Erin Landfill, working 45 hours a week across Monday to Sunday.

Reporting to the Site Supervisor, you will carry out a variety of manual and machine operating duties relating to the landfill, including the receiving and placing of waste delivered to the landfill facility. As a diligent and hard-working individual, you will ensure any maintenance or operation of the site’s plant and equipment is undertaken in accordance with the manufacturers’ and company’s instructions, with any defects or faults reported in the appropriate manner.

Our ideal Mobile Plant Operative will have:

Experience of driving heavy plant and machinery used on landfills, including maintenance knowledge.
Experience in driving plant such as Tractors, Waste Compactors, 360 Excavator and Loading Shovels.
Full UK driving licence.
Positive attitude along with good communication and team working abilities.
Basic health and safety skills and knowledge.
At Viridor, we invest in our people to reward them for their hard work. That’s why we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join, including an enhanced pension scheme where we match what you put in and will contribute to your pension even if you can’t. We also offer free eye tests and free safety eyewear when needed, and a whole range of retail discounts across stores, hotels and holidays. To protect your wellbeing, we also have a 24/7 employee helpline offering emotional support and advice.

To view the role profile which outlines the person specification and full list of responsibilities, please click here.