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Mobile Plant Operative

Contract type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full time
Location based
Ellington Road Wood Pad
Hours per week
45
Salary
£14.00
Summary of vacancy

Would like to be part of SUEZ, a company working for a greener UK?

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

Location: Ellington Road, Ashington NE63 9XS

  • Salary £32,872.52 per annum /  £14.00 per hour
  • Bonus of £150.00 per calendar month for operating and maintaining the plant.
  • Working 45 hours per week
  • Shift pattern: Monday - Friday
  • Start times:  2x shifts 07:00 am till 16:00 pm and 09:00 am till 18:00 pm  
  • Overtime is available if required
  • Full PPE provided

 

About the role

What will I be doing?

You will be expected to clean down the processing machine which is very dusty but the relevant PPE will be provided for carrying out this task.

  • To manage the operation of loading shovel, and if appropriately trained, any other mobile plant in use.
  • To record and report any defects.
  • To ensure the maximisation of recycling and recovery within the facility, whilst minimising the amount of waste that is sent to landfill.
  • To always ensure pedestrian and vehicle segregation.
  • Ensuring the full compliance with all health and safety, permit and environmental legislation.

What are the requirements?

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player, who will be expected to join the current site team to ensure site operations exceed the standards required.
You will need:

  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Experience of operating loading shovel preferred but not essential as full training will be given.

Who we are

At SUEZ the efficient and sustainable management of resources around the UK is at the heart of everything we do. Respect – acting ethically and with integrity – is one of our core values. We’re passionate about the environment and believe in protecting our world. With true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond and ensure that our local communities have access to essential water and waste services.

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.   

**NO AGENCIES PLEASE**

Job Description
Machine_Driver.docx
Closing Date
12/10/2026
Once we have sufficient applicants we withhold the right to close job vacancies early.