Skilled Plant and Maintenance Operator - Livingston, United Kingdom - Brewster Bros. Ltd

Brewster Bros. Ltd

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Livingston, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Skilled Plant and Maintenance Operator

Reports to the Plant Manager

Job Overview
Skilled Plant and Maintenance Operators handle motorised equipment such as bulldozers, wheeled loading shovels, excavators, dumpers, crusher and screener.

The Skilled Plant and Maintenance Operator's duties include preparing and manipulating heavy equipment to ensure the appropriate movement of materials, and liaising with co-workers to ensure that the production is completed accurately.

You will be required to conduct your duties in a safe, diligent manner at all times.

You will be required to supervise the wash plant operation and proactively participate in the daily wash plant cleaning and maintenance, at the start and end of the shift.

You may be required to support with the maintenance and repairs of the wash plant, under the guidance and supervision of the Plant Manager.

To ensure success as a Skilled Plant and Maintenance Operator, you will display a proactive, positive and cooperative, teamwork approach to your daily tasks and with your colleagues, you will monitor workflow, suggesting alterations to enhance productivity, as needed.

A remarkable Skilled Plant and Maintenance Operator will be attuned to the subtleties of each situation, possessing sound knowledge of when to lead or follow.

Responsibilities and Duties

Collectively clean the screens of the wash plant each morning, prior to starting the wash plant for production.
Work together with your colleagues to ensure your strengths and skills are being utilised for the most efficient and productive day.
Display teamwork and support your colleagues to ensure business needs are met.
Carryout daily checks of all mobile plant and machinery before starting to operate and record on the daily checklists, stored in the cabins of the mobile plant. Ensure any defects are reported to the Plant Manager, immediately.
Carryout daily maintenance of mobile plant, including (but limited to) adequately fueling the vehicle, ensure the fuel cap is always present, check oil, check water and greasing when required.
Maneuver motorized, mobile, heavy equipment to ensure the accurate removal and placement of materials.
Load HGVs and offload waste and products from heavy equipment.
Ensure mobile plant is operated as efficiently as possible and fuel is being preserved, where possible.
Always observe stipulated safety codes and legislated Health & Safety responsibilities.
Communicate with coworkers to explain production and consignment requirements, as needed.
Report injuries and other accidents to the Plant Manager and / the SHEQ Manager.
Advise the Plant Manager of requisite upgrades, repairs, and replacements.
Aid coworkers to ensure that the site is clean and organised at the end of each shift.
Provide suggestions to refine workflow and boost efficiency.