General information

Location

United Kingdom  

Reference

2024-11535  

Position description

Job title

Mobile Plant Operator M/F

Contract type

Full-time

About us

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 first operation is based in Corbriggs, covering a 21,000m2 site where we are now looking to ramp up the processing and production.

Main duties and responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

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

What we offer

This is a permanent position working 48hrs per week, namely:
Monday to Thursday 0700 - 1800
Friday 0700 - 1100

Paying £13.50 per hour, overtime at a rate of £20.25 per hour for any hours worked in excess of the basic 48 per week.

There will be plentiful opportunities for overtime, some support will be required on the occasional weekends too, as per the demands of the operations.