Plant Operative in Kinross

Location: Kinross
Salary: £25,376 per year
Recruiter: SUEZ
Job Hours: Full-time

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Are you an experienced Plant Operative, with the relevant and current licences required? Would you like to bring your talents to a pioneering green business, dedicated to improving the environment?


When you join SUEZ, you get more than a brand-new role. Your work will help us deliver innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for water and waste management. You will get a chance to help us preserve and restore our planet’s natural capital for future generations. It’s a career that’s not only exciting, but full of opportunities as well as professional and personal fulfilment.

About the role

  • You will be working at our Binn Farm Eco Park near Glenfarg.
  • You will be earning £25,376 per annum working Monday to Friday between 06:00 and 14:00. Overtime is available after 16:00.

  • What will I be doing?

    You will carry out duties individually, or as a member of a team, for operations to control, transfer and stockpile waste & recyclables at a busy material transfer station. 

    The role will involve:

  • Operating mobile and fixed plant, including cleaning and maintenance of equipment. 
  • Managing traffic, such as guiding tipping vehicles.
  • Operate the weighbridge and accurately record the weight and other specified details of vehicles both entering and leaving the site.
  • Co-operating directly with customers and members of the public, providing excellent customer service.
  • Any other duties that are reasonably requested within the scope of the job-role, including undertaking first aider / fire safety duties on site.
  • What are the requirements?

    We are looking for an enthusiastic team player, who will be expected to obtain a working knowledge of the site licence / permit system and who will work to ensure site operations meet the standards required. You'll need a flexible approach, working in a challenging environment, expected to provide cover for annual leave and on occasion to help cover weekends, as well as:

  • Driving licence (due to site location)
  • Operational experience and current licences for loading shovel, 360 tele-handler and forklift. You'll have the opportunity to undertake personal development to obtain skills for waste acceptance, maintenance of site equipment, infrastructure and operation of site machinery.
  • Prior waste / recycling or similar process environment highly advantageous
  • Excellent understanding and approach to health & safety
  • Good IT skills.
  • Who we are

    We thank our people for all they do with development opportunities, wide-ranging benefits and rewards that reflect their hard work. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.



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