Landfill Technician

Panda Utilities Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resource recovery company in the United Kingdom seeks an Equipment Operator to ensure the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience with front-end loaders and possess mechanical aptitude. Responsibilities include maintenance, monitoring operations, and adhering to safety protocols. A CSCS card for machinery operation would be advantageous. Join a team that values innovation and commitment to sustainability, supporting both employee growth and community impact.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in operation of front-end loaders and other mobile equipment.
• Formal technical or apprentice training is desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of all plant equipment.
• Monitor equipment and respond to abnormal operations.
• Perform PM maintenance tasks and assist with repairs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to use hand tools

Communication skills

Education

Leaving Certificate or similar

Tools

Front-end loaders

Forklift

Mobile equipment

Job description

About the Role

Essential duties and responsibilities

Include the following:

• The safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all plant equipment.
• Support efficient operations by monitoring equipment, controlling traffic and inspecting for abnormal operations.
• Required to operate and inspect equipment, record data, report accidents, equipment damage, malfunctions or trends which indicate possible trouble.
• Perform actions as directed to correct abnormal operating conditions or emergency situations.
• Perform PM maintenance tasks and assist with equipment repairs.
• Operate on a picking line.
• Sweep and clean the floor, roadways and paved areas of the site.
• Perform painting, cleanup work and various other housekeeping duties.
• Support the maintenance or operating groups as necessary.
• This position may require working overtime, and incidental or prolonged hours, resulting from unusual operating conditions or major overhauls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow all company procedures and safety policies.
• Other duties may be required as instructed by management.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Leaving Certificate or similar.
• Previous experience in the operation of front-end loaders and other mobile equipment.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools. Formal technical or apprentice training is desirable, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, technical procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and other procedure manuals. Ability to speak and communicate clearly and effectively with supervisors and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Certificates, licenses, registrations

CSCS card for Loader/Forklift/MEWP would be advantageous.

Other skills and abilities

Ability to take appropriate safe action on his/her own initiative to prevent equipment damage or injury to personnel during emergencies or unusual situations.

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and equipment, high places and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to working within confined spaces, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, heat and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment varies.

About Us

Join us on the journey…..

Over the past 30 years, Panda has continued to grow and acquire businesses that all share a very similar vision and set of values. We’re now a group of almost 3000 people, all contributing to that growth and success.

Whilst Panda is the parent company to numerous brands, we all share an ambitious vision for the future. Our primary goal is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people and connected partners is front and centre. As a team, we’re safer together. We deliver our customers with a partnership approach to managing their resources responsibly. We constantly push the boundaries of innovation. What’s good today can be better tomorrow.

Panda is not just a company, it’s a resource recovery business. Over the past three decades we’ve grown and diversified significantly, we believe that great leadership is rooted in strong values. As leaders within this industry, we’re committed to shaping a better future for our friends, families and communities. Our philosophy remains unchanged, balancing customer satisfaction with environmentally sustainable practices. Exceptional customer service, and unwavering dedication to sustainability are the cornerstones of our business.

Our journey is dependent upon talented, passionate, and dedicated people that constantly strive and challenge each other for better outcomes.

Take the first step today and join us on the journey……….

DE&I Policy Statement

Pandaaims to attract and retain a skilled and diverse workforce that best represents the talent available in the communities in which our assets are located and our employees reside.

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