Telehandler / Mobile Plant Operative (Temp to Perm)
Minimum Experience Required: 2 years operating Telehandler / Loading shovel
Location: Great Blakenham
Hours: MondayFriday 07:0017:00 + rotational Saturday 06:0011:00
Pay
£14.30 per hour via agency for the first 12 weeks
When you go full time: £730.35 per week (based on 47.5 hours)
Full Time Overtime rate: £21.38 per hour
Immediate start available Interview required prior to placement.
We are currently seeking an experienced Telehandler / Mobile Plant Operative to join a busy recycling and waste processing site on a temp-to-permanent basis. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced industrial environment, operating mobile plant machinery and supporting daily site operations.
Purpose of the Role
To safely and efficiently operate mobile plant machinery used for bulking, sorting, and processing recycling and waste materials, ensuring smooth site operations and high recycling standards.
Key Responsibilities
Feeding shredders and balers using correct segregation and sorting procedures
Loading and unloading HGVs using telehandlers, loading shovels, and forklifts
Operating static plant machinery including balers and shredders (training provided)
Carrying out daily machine start-up, shut-down, and safety checks
Ensuring all plant and equipment are maintained in a clean and safe condition
Reporting defects or damage promptly
Assisting with basic maintenance, unblocking, and housekeeping tasks
Supporting site safety, cleanliness, and compliance with PPE requirements
Reporting contamination of materials via agreed procedures
Working Hours
Monday to Friday: 07:00 17:00
Rotational Saturday shift: 06:00 11:00
Skills & Experience Required
Minimum 2 years' experience operating telehandler/loading shovel
Valid Telehandler / Loading Shovel Licence (CPCS/NPORS not required)
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, heavy industrial environment
Good understanding of Health & Safety
Willingness to carry out manual tasks as required
Reliable, hardworking, and able to work independently or as part of a team
Benefits (Permanent)
Company pension
Free on-site parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
Requirements
Fluent English
Must have own transport (site not accessible by public transport)
Right to work in the UK
How to Apply
📧 Email your CV to: (url removed)
📱 Or message us on WhatsApp: (phone number removed) to register
