Plant Operative
| Company: | Kenect Recruitment Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.73 to £14.70 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Knowsley, L33 7UZ |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Plant Operative
Liverpool
£13.73 - £14.70
Temporary to permanent.
Rotating shift - Earlier (05:45 - 14:15 & Lates 13:45 - 22:15)
Role Overview
Due to continued growth and expansion, our prestigious client now has a rare opportunity for a Plant Operative to join their growing team on a permanent basis. This is a fanatic opportunity for someone to join a growing business within the local area, working as part of a team to ensure the smooth day to day operation onsite.
Key Responsibilities
- Primary application is for Compactor operators with the possibly of progression to gantry crane and mobile plant (telehandler) followed by future development to Loading Shovel, Container Handling Unit & 360 material handler)
- To ensure the safe and efficient operation of fixed machinery, such as compactors.
- To sustain the completion of preoperational safety and operator checks.
- Completing daily checks and maintenance of mobile plant, Fixed Plant and equipment used at the facility.
- Ensuring that all deliveries of waste are following the site licence, and any associated paperwork is completed.
- Carry out inspections on incoming product(s) in line with the site Waste Acceptance Criteria and report any non-compliant loads.
- To direct customer's vehicles to the various disposal areas and assist them with off-loading as required.
- Ensuring compliance with all material export requirements such as photo's, paperwork and container seals.
- Assisting Sampling Operatives with collection of output samples.
- To comply fully with all company and local procedures.
- To ensure the site is kept clean and tidy at all times.
- To assist Production staff with their duties during end of shift clean-ups and plant downtime.
- Contributing to lean and 5's activities across the site in order to maintain a clean, organised and efficient workplace.
- To work as part of a team to maintain an efficient and cost-effective operation.
- Ensuring that all tasks are completed in line with company and H&S policy.
- Any other duties that are reasonably requested within the scope of the job role.
Requirements
- FULL TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED
- Manual handling tasks will be involved
- Somone who can work as part of a team as well as individually.
- Previous experience within the Waste Industry or within a high volume production process is desirable.
If you feel you are suitable for this role, please click
'Apply' and expect a call from us.
This role is being advertised by
Kenect Recruitment, who are acting as an employment business regarding this vacancy.
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