Forklift Operator / 360 Excavator Operator

Title: Forklift Operator / 360 Excavator Operator

Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire

Shifts Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week (with additional weekend work)

Salary: Circa £39,000 per annum (including allowance) + 10% Bonus + Overtime Available

The Company:

My client is a national energy recovery company, with over 300 sites across the country. This ethical, sector leading firm is seeking a 360 excavator / forklift operator with industrial / manufacturing / construction industry or similar environment work experience to join their team on a full time, permanent basis.

Responsibilities:

• Traffic management & Operating heavy plant
• Operating forklift trucks and other machinery as required
• Weighbridge operation & Conducting plant checks
• Managing Tipping Hall operations
• Assist with all shutdown activities within the plant, ensuring plant downtime is minimized; carry out front line maintenance to maintain plant availability.
• Operate weighbridges (including automated systems), weigh vehicles, and complete tickets as required.
• Report any potential safety issues and control hazards as required.
• Carry out risk assessments to ensure activities are completed safely at all times.
• Carry out regular housekeeping to ensure a high standard of site cleanliness.

Requirements:

• Expertise in operating mobile equipment
• Certification in lifting/slinging or forklift truck (FLT) operation
• Hold a valid 360 excavator licence or loading shovel ticket.
• Knowledge of safe work systems, work permits, procedures, risk assessments, and relevant safety documentation
• Capacity to think critically and effectively resolve problems efficiently

Benefits:

• Yearly Bonus (up to 10% of your basic salary)
• Overtime options (time and half)
• Contributory pensions scheme (up to 7%)
• Friendly, sociable work environment
• Profit Share Scheme
• Discounts on retail store products and holidays
• Physical safety and mental health support

Titles: Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, ERF / Waste to Energy, Steam / Power Generation, Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Technician, Multiskiled Technician..

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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