Shovel Driver Plant Operative - Colchester Waste Transfer Station

Shovel Driver Plant Operative - Colchester Waste Transfer Station

Permanent, Full Time

Up to £27,033 per annum

Location: Colchester

Working Style: Fixed-base worker

Please note in addition to an annual salary you will also receive a 6%
flat rate allowance for taking part in a weekend rota.

The Opportunity

A multi-task role from managing and controlling all tipping hall operations
to being accountable for ensuring articulated vehicles are loaded safely
and in accordance with KPI’s within the Essex County Council Waste service.
Manging on site traffic management for multiple local district councils and
3rd Parties to ensure contractual tipping arrangements are met and carried
out safely.

Directly responsible for the safe and proper operation and maintenance of
any site vehicle under their use. This includes liaising with Site
Supervisor/Operations Manager for repairs and servicing of all equipment on
site including scheduling works/contractors to avoid impact on the service.

Responsible for operating the front-loading shovel and 360-degree wheeled
materials handler to move, load and transport waste safely and competently.

Lead on ensuring all site users within the tipping hall operation are
following site rules and in accordance with Health and Safety and
Environmental policies and procedures.

Accountabilities

• Lead on all mobile plant operations as required to safely
  contain and manage waste tipped form RCV’s, including pushing up waste
  using the loading shovel as well as loading lorries.
• Accountable for following the site-specific rules at all
  waste facilities operated by Essex County Council.
• Manage all site users to comply with site rules and where
  required enforce site rules by inducting and training individuals.
• Accountable for the Pre-use inspections of the plant or
  equipment assigned for operation, reporting any defects prior to shift
  start as well as undertaking general maintenance and preventive maintenance
  activities.
• When not operating plant/vehicles other duties may be
  required such as Weighbridge or assisting the site supervisor with site
  inspections/paperwork.
• Responsible for routine cleaning to ensure the site is
  free from litter and to contain and dispose of any spillages.
• To ensure that all resources used (e.g. equipment,
  machinery and buildings) are kept safe, in good order and condition and are
  not exposed to the risk of loss, damage or theft.
• To immediately report any contamination or non-conforming
  wastes delivered to site, accidents, incidents, near misses and
  environmental hazards to your line manager.
• To carry out any other duties commensurate with the post
  as required to meet the needs of the service.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Qualifications/Training – Full valid driving licence.
  Material Handler and Loading Shovel Qualification desirable but not
  essential as full training will be provided. Previous experience of working
  within the waste industry is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge –Understanding of waste operations is
  desirable. Mechanical knowledge.
• Experience – Previous experience operating plant
  machinery preferably within the waste industry. Experience working with the
  public is desirable. Manual handling experience.
• Skills – Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  Able to understand written and verbal instruction.
• Character – Self-motivated with the willingness to
  undertake further training when required. Able to work outdoors for long
  periods and in all weather conditions with appropriate protective
  clothing/equipment.
• Availability/Locality/Mobility – You will be largely
  based at a council Waste Transfer Station but may be required to work at
  any other location as required.

To read more about us please visit:

Climate, Environment and Customer Services

Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an
operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a
driving licence and access to a vehicle,


or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through
other means.

Why Essex?

Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles
stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11
corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton.
England’s oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest – Basildon and
Harlow – are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county
town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and
makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us

here.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re
committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under
our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job.
Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments
during the process.

We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet
the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to
hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role
require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update
service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates
are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of
your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be
responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on
the DBS update service please go to

https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees
and volunteers to share this commitment.

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