Plant Operator (Landfill)
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Plant Operator (Landfill)
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Plant Operator at the Hill & Moor Landfill and Compost Site in Wyre Piddle, Pershore. This is a full-time, on-site role offering £12.69 per hour.
- Location: Pershore WR10 2LW, UK
- Salary: £12.69 per hour
- Hours: 45 hours per week, 07:45am to 5:15pm
- Closing Date: 20 September 2025
About the Job
As a Plant Operator (Landfill) at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you will play a key role in the safe and effective handling of waste at our Hill and Moor Landfill and Compost Site. You will be expected to operate plant machinery in accordance with safety standards and support overall site operations. This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week.
Our promise to you:
- Competitive salary
- 28 days annual leave (full-time working) inclusive of Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- On-the-job training and progression
- Recognition scheme
- Flexible benefits
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
What will you be doing?
- Safely operate machinery and equipment according to procedures
- Maintain accurate site and operational records
- Carry out monitoring regimes and comply with waste acceptance procedures
- Conduct daily machinery safety checks and report defects
- Support site safety compliance and enforcement of site rules
- Ensure only permitted waste is processed and maintain site housekeeping
- Wear and maintain company uniform and protective gear
- Undertake other related duties as required
What are we looking for?
- Experience and/or qualification in operating heavy plant machinery (desirable)
- Understanding of landfill operations and waste management regulations
- A responsible, team-oriented attitude with the ability to work unsupervised
- Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards
About Us
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the public face of municipal waste management in Worcestershire and Herefordshire. And are part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], one of the nation’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
We operate many facilities in England, Scotland and Wales and employ around 4200 people.
The profile of the UK's recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are up for the challenge to help us tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together we will meet the UK’s waste management and energy recovery needs.
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are equal opportunities employers, we value diversity, and we are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.
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