Landfill Technician
A full-time opportunity to work as a Landfill Technician at our depot in Garvagh.
Main Responsibilities:
* Operate heavy plant equipment such as Digger, Dozers, Bomag Compactor, Excavators, Dump trucks and other necessary equipment for day-to-day landfill operations.
* Dispose of non-combustible/non-recyclable waste materials at the landfill site.
* Spread and compact layers of waste while observing for hazardous material or substances excluded from deposit at the landfill site.
* Perform routine checks on machines to ensure proper working order and report any issues to the Landfill Manager.
* Provide minimal maintenance of various landfill equipment/machines where applicable.
* Ensure compliance with statutory and company obligations, Health & Safety standards are maintained at all times.
* Paperwork registration, logging and reporting on waste received at landfill using relevant IT software.
* Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
Requirements:
* A valid license/certificate and at least 2 years' experience operating one of the following machines: Digger, Dozers, Bomag Compactor, Excavators, Dump truck.
* Confident operating machinery on steep flanks.
* Good organisational skills.
* Good communication skills - both written and verbal.
* IT Skills - basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
* Ability to work well on own initiative.
* Be self-motivated.
* Ability to work well with others.
* Flexible approach to work hours.
* Willing to work in all weather conditions.
* Willing to work under pressure in a busy environment.