Machine Operator - Horsmonden, United Kingdom - Tilhill

Tilhill

Verified Company

Horsmonden, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

As the largest integrated forestry business in the UK, and a member of Binderholz - Europe's leading timber processing operation - BSW Group is a rapidly developing multi-site business, with a turnover in excess of £650m and operations spanning forestry, sawmilling, timber manufacturing and energy.

Tilhill has, over the last 70+ years, planted more than 1 billion trees and, as a private company, has the greatest number of professionally qualified managers.

We specialise in woodland creation and management, landscaping, timber harvesting and buying. We strive at all times to provide an unrivalled service to our clients and customers.

Machine Operator:

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Based South England:

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Monday
Friday / 38.

75 hours per week:

Tilhill have an exciting opportunity for you to be a key member of our Landscaping team in the role of Machine Operator.

As a Machine Operator within our Landscaping division, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality vegetation clearance, fencing, soft landscaping & hard landscaping contracting service for our clients.

_Some responsibilities of a Machine Operator include: _

Using your experience to assist in the scoping of works preparation of method statements and risk assessments.
To be able to read and understand site plans and work according to written or verbal instruction.
You will be required to work in a clean and tidy manor ensuring you protect the environment and avoid pollution.
The operator is required to look after all equipment keeping it in a clean and undamaged state all damage to equipment must be reported.
To complete prestart equipment checks record findings and submit as required.
To complete routine maintenance and lubrication of equipment.
To operate any plant or equipment you are trained and competent to use, this may be owned or hired in and will include the use of specialised attachments.
Comply with legislation i.e. Health and Safety at Work, LOLER, PUWER, COSHH, environmental and quality standards etc.
Have the experience which enables you to anticipate operational issues which need managing and/or communicating to the client.
Ensuring operations are delivered to clients' expectations & on schedule.

_About You:
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You will be a self-motivated individual with the ability to lead by example, motivate and mange a small team. Have a passion and take pride in your work and have a good understanding of current industry best practices.

You will ideally have some, but not necessarily all, of the following:

CPCS Cardholder
CPCS 360 Excavator Tracked
CPCS A59C Lifting with Excavators
CPCS Code A40 Slinger/Signaller
CPCS Safe Working Practices Around Construction Plant Equipment
First Aid + F awareness/certification
NVQ Level 2 Certificate & Diploma in Plant Operations (Construction)
NPTC Land based Machinery
Holds a full, valid driving license
24 years' experience in similar job role (tree shearing, mulching, whole tree chipping, tractor driving etc)
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships

_Benefits:
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In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry's leading employers.

In addition to the competitive salary, bonus, and company car, this position also includes excellent benefits such as:

Company provided health plan and life assurance policy.
Company sick pay, enhanced with a length of service.
Company pension.
31 days (inclusive of bank holidays) holiday entitlement, enhanced with length of service.
Funded learning and career development opportunities.
Discounted rate on a range of BSW products.
Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more
Confidential 24/7 support with Wellbeing Hub.
Cycle to Work scheme.

Closing Date for Applications: 1st May 2023