Plant Operative

Kenect Recruitment · Knowsley, England

Plant Operative at Kenect Recruitment, based in Knowsley, England. This is a temporary role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Knowsley, England
Contract
Temporary
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
8 Oct 2026

Reference https://www.kenectrecruitment.co.uk/job/plant-operative-83870/

About the role

Plant Operative

Liverpool

£13.73 – £14.70

Temporary to permanent.

Rotating shift – Earlier (05:45 – 14:15 & Lates 13:45 – 22:15)

Role Overview

Due to continued growth and expansion, our prestigious client now has a rare opportunity for a Plant Operative to join their growing team on a permanent basis. This is a fanatic opportunity for someone to join a growing business within the local area, working as part of a team to ensure the smooth day to day operation onsite.

Key Responsibilities

  • Primary application is for Compactor operators with the possibly of progression to gantry crane and mobile plant (telehandler) followed by future development to Loading Shovel, Container Handling Unit & 360 material handler)
  • To ensure the safe and efficient operation of fixed machinery, such as compactors.
  • To sustain the completion of preoperational safety and operator checks.
  • Completing daily checks and maintenance of mobile plant, Fixed Plant and equipment used at the facility.
  • Ensuring that all deliveries of waste are following the site licence, and any associated paperwork is completed.
  • Carry out inspections on incoming product(s) in line with the site Waste Acceptance Criteria and report any non-compliant loads.
  • To direct customer’s vehicles to the various disposal areas and assist them with off-loading as required.
  • Ensuring compliance with all material export requirements such as photo’s, paperwork and container seals.
  • Assisting Sampling Operatives with collection of output samples.
  • To comply fully with all company and local procedures.
  • To ensure the site is kept clean and tidy at all times.
  • To assist Production staff with their duties during end of shift clean-ups and plant downtime.
  • Contributing to lean and 5’s activities across the site in order to maintain a clean, organised and efficient workplace.
  • To work as part of a team to maintain an efficient and cost-effective operation.
  • Ensuring that all tasks are completed in line with company and H&S policy.
  • Any other duties that are reasonably requested within the scope of the job role.

Requirements

  • FULL TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED
  • Manual handling tasks will be involved
  • Somone who can work as part of a team as well as individually.
  • Previous experience within the Waste Industry or within a high volume production process is desirable.

If you feel you are suitable for this role, please click ‘Apply’ and expect a call from us.

This role is being advertised by Kenect Recruitment, who are acting as an employment business regarding this vacancy.

Reference: https://www.kenectrecruitment.co.uk/job/plant-operative-83870/ · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 8 Oct 2026 · Listed via Kenect Recruitment

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