Job Description

A dynamic company in the Avonmouth area is currently recruiting for reliable and trustworthy individuals to operate there mobile equipment currently located at various sites in the UK.

The role is interesting, varied and includes travelling across multiple sites as some shift working; a company van will be provided.

A background of process plant operations would be beneficial. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, well-organised, computer literate, confident and reliable, with a desire to expand their knowledge and develop their skills.

Shifts:

• Working 10 on 4 off or 7 days on 3 days off 6am-6pm.
• Overtime for any hours worked 40 hours per week at 1.5 rate

Requirements / experience:

• Plant operator; with an understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Must be able to work unsupervised, sometimes at remote sites.
• Process experience; relevant experience in the water or process industry an advantage but not essential.
• Flexible; must be willing to adapt to changing requirements to meet customer demands.
• Customer focused; must be able to communicate at all levels and gain the trust and respect of customers.
• Able to work away from home for periods of up to 10 days (depending on shift pattern).
• Shift work; able to commit to changing shift patterns to meet customer requirements such as staggered starts and night shifts.
• Driving licence; must have a full, ideally clean driving licence for manual vehicles.
• Forklift and/or Telehandler licence an advantage but not essential.

Hours of work:

• Staggered work pattern to suit you
• 5-day week with requirement Monday to Friday paying \xc2\xa324k plus shift allowance or working 10-days in a row and having four days off OTE \xc2\xa348k

Responsibilities:

• To install, operate and maintain our range of Mobile Processing Plant.
• Optimise machine settings to achieve desired processing parameters.
• Assist Service Engineers when on site or at the company workshop.
• Supervise and train subcontract labour, and new starters after completion of training.
• Understand and follow Risk Assessments and Method Statements prior to undertaking installation and operating work.

The Rewards:

• Competitive salary, current average earnings circa \xc2\xa348k.
• Paid overtime - time and a half Mon-Sat and double time for Sundays and Bank Holidays.
• Night shift allowance.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• All necessary tools and IT equipment provided.
• Pension following qualifying period.
• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days with length of service.
• Corporate wear and PPE provided.
• Extensive ongoing training, mentoring and development.
• Employee Assistance Program.

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