360 Plant Operator
Job Description
360 Plant Operator
Location: Caunton, Newark (Nottinghamshire)
Salary: £27,400 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week (Core hours 8:00am – 4:40pm)
Sector: Manufacturing / Production
Job Role
A great opportunity has arisen for a 360 Plant Operator to join a specialist UK manufacturing business producing high quality animal bedding products. This is a hands on role working within a busy production and warehouse environment where you will operate heavy plant equipment and support the smooth running of factory operations.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate 360 degree loading equipment, forklifts, and telescopic loaders.
- Operate bagging and drying machinery within the production facility.
- Carry out basic fault finding and troubleshooting to support continuous production.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace safety.
- Ensure all products meet required quality standards.
- Support preventative maintenance tasks on factory equipment.
- Follow all company health & safety procedures and compliance requirements.
Qualifications
- Core requirements: Valid forklift licence; previous experience operating plant machinery or working in a similar production environment; own transport due to site location.
- Desirable experience: Experience operating 360 plant equipment or telescopic loaders; background in agricultural, industrial, or FMCG environments; basic maintenance or mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary of £27,400.
- Stable, full time position within a growing UK manufacturing business.
- Opportunity for training and development within plant and production operations.
- Exposure to a specialist, purpose driven manufacturing environment.
- Supportive team culture with a focus on safety and quality.
Shift Pattern
Core hours: 8:00am – 4:40pm. Flexibility required for early and late shift cover as needed.
