LGV Driver / Plant Machine Operative - FGS Industrial Facilities Management : Job Details

Job Title: Driver / Plant Machine Operative

Location: Kemsley Mill, Sittingbourne

Salary: £15.05 per hour

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 6am – 6pm (4 on/4 off)

About Us:

FGS Industrial Facilities Management is a Kent based multi-skilled business capable of responding to the needs of industrial clients and their sites.

Through our proven track record, our can-do attitude, we are committed to providing bespoke industrial cleaning services, tailored to our clients’ needs.

About the role:

We are looking for a LGV Driver / Plant Machine Operative to join the team within our Kemsley Paper Mill facility, ensuring all work is completed to a standard set out by our clients with maximum efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow instructions from the Line Manager and complete tasks efficiently, in compliance with the law and company interests.
• Operate machines, equipment, and plant as instructed, following company policies, procedures, and appropriate training.
• Transport waste materials from designated areas to specific on-site locations using appropriate vehicles and equipment.
• Load materials and waste as directed, ensuring all lorries, bins, and containers are filled promptly while keeping the site clean and tidy.
• Complete all required reports accurately and on time.
• Perform driver maintenance checks at proper intervals and report any faults in vehicles, equipment, or containers immediately using the approved system.
• Report any accidents involving vehicles, equipment, or personnel to the Contract Manager immediately and complete the necessary forms.
• Operate roll-on/roll-off vehicles, skip lorries (off-road driving), loading machines (e.g., shovel, telehandler, materials handler), and sweeper vehicles as required.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, including regular jet washing, and ensure vehicles are in good condition.
• Conduct shift handovers and walk-around checks at the start and end of each shift.
• Assist with general site operations and perform basic maintenance duties.
• Ensure compliance with all company procedures, including those in the Employment Handbook, H&S Policy, EMS System, IMS System, and any financial/accounting systems.
• Always prioritise your own Health and Safety and that of colleagues, ensuring proper PPE is worn at all times in line with the company’s Health and Safety Policy.

About you:

Essentials:

• HGV Class 2 licence
• Experience operating plant machinery, such as telehandlers, loaders, or forklifts.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Ability to perform basic vehicle maintenance and safety checks.
• Good communication skills to work effectively within a team.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions accurately

Desirable:

• Work within the waste management industry

Benefits:

• Life Insurance with access to GP24
• Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company Events
• GymFlex salary sacrifice

Additional Information:

Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa’s at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK.

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Candidates with experience of: Heavy Goods Vehicle Driver, HGV 1, Multidrop Driver, Multi-drop Driver, Class 2, HGV Driver, Class II Driver, Driver Class II, Machine Operator, Machine Operative, Production Operative, Production Machine Operator, Machine Operatives, Warehouse Machine Operator, Machine Handler, Machine Technician, Machine Engineer may also be considered for this role.