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Job description

Due to our continual growth, we are looking to appoint a full time Landfill Technician, at our depot in Garvagh. Operating heavy plant equipment such as Digger, Dozers, Bomag Compactor, Excavators, Dump trucks and other related equipment necessary to facilitate the day-to-day operations at the landfill site.

Responsibilities

• Operating heavy plant equipment such as Digger, Dozers, Bomag Compactor, Excavators, Dump trucks and other related equipment necessary to facilitate the day-to-day operations at the landfill site.
• Perform duties to dispose of non-combustible/non- recyclable waste materials at the landfill site.
• Spread and compact layers of waste.
• Observe waste to identify hazardous material or substances excluded from deposit at the landfill site and report to the Landfill manager.
• Perform routine checks on machines to ensure machines are in proper working order and report immediately any issues to Landfill Manager.
• Where applicable, provide minimal maintenance of various landfill equipment/machines.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and company obligations, & Health & Safety standards are maintained at all times to a high standard.
• Paperwork register, log and report on waste received at landfill on all relevant IT software as applicable.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Ensure all Machines on site comply with the relevant H&S standards and company standard operating procedures.
• Always apply Manual Handling techniques.
• Any other reasonable duties as delegated by the Landfill Manager.
• Take responsibility for the Health and Safety of yourself and others whilst at work and to comply with the Company's policies and legislation.
• Support Company Initiatives and demonstrate company values.
• To comply with all legal, regulatory and statutory obligations applicable to the role.
• Participate in training and personal development activities, as required.
• Be flexible in undertaking the duties and responsibilities attached to your role.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Must have a valid licence/certificate and have at least 2 years’ experience of operating one of the following machines: Digger, Dozers, Bomag Compactor, Excavators, Dump truck.
• Confident operating machinery on steep flanks.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• IT skills a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• Ability to work well on own initiative.
• Be self-motivated.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Flexible approach to work hours.
• Willing to work in all weather conditions.
• Willing to work under pressure in a busy environment.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience operating machines within a landfill site.
• Experience using GPS.

Further Information

Salary: £15.73 per hour shift from 3pm shift allowance of 15.4 percent basic hourly rate. Competitive Hourly Rate £12.77 per hour. Overtime rate available. 28 days annual leave. Company pension scheme. Free parking. Cash Health Benefit Scheme.