plant operator Work, Jobs in barnsley (with Salaries)

Material Handler (360 Operator)
Ward —Barnsley
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Mechanical knowledge
Palletiser Operator
Ardagh Group —Doncaster
- £36,363 - £41,750 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Sick pay
17h
Plant Operator
Stericycle —Leeds
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
Experienced Wash Plant Operator
B W Skip Hire Ltd —Leeds
- Overtime
- Serving
- In-person
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Loading Shovel Operator
Wentvalley Aggregates & Recycling Ltd —Pontefract
- From £14.50 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
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Telehandler Operator
Ward —Barnsley
- Full-time
- Construction
- Communication skills
- Mechanical knowledge
Machine Operator – Sheffield Forgemasters
Carey Group —Sheffield
17h
Refinement Operative
Biffa Waste Services —Rotherham
- £32,891 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
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Multi-Skilled Plant Machine Operator’s and Construction Professionals – Self-Employed
JM Developments Yorkshire Ltd —Pontefract
- Full-time
- Construction
- In-person
- Commercial driving
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Multi-Functional Operator
Hargreaves Industrial Services —Leeds
- £33,368.00 - £33,368.40 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Communication skills
- Life insurance
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Van Pack Engineer
Lanes Group —Sheffield
- Up to £16 an hour
- Full-time
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Ground Worker/Plant Operator
Howard Civil Engineering —Doncaster
- £20 - £22 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction
- In-person
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Multi Skilled Operator
Biffa Waste Services —Rotherham
- £31,324 a year
- Full-time
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Process Operator
SEDAMYL UK LTD —Selby
- 12 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Free parking
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Earthworks Plant Operatives
Howard Civil Engineering —Leeds
- £20 - £24 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Free parking
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Full Machine Lay Gang - Midlands
Multevo Ltd —Hope Valley
- Driving
- Travel
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Excavator Operator / Ground Worker
Mac Industrial Ltd. —Eggborough
- £220 - £270 a day
- Temporary
- Civil engineering
- Construction
- In-person
- Free parking
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Commissioning Shift Operator / CRO – EfW
Kanadevia Inova —Leeds
- £500 - £550 a day
- Night shift
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Site Operative
Ward —Huddersfield
- Full-time
Excavator Operator
Rhodar Industrial Services Ltd —Leeds
- £30,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Commercial driving
- Mechanical knowledge
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Material Handler (360 Operator)

Ward -
Barnsley

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Excavator
Environmental compliance
Communication skills
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

We are recruiting a Material Handler (360 Operator) to join the Ferrous Team at our new Barnsley site.

Barnsley is a dedicated ferrous and non-ferrous metals site, and this role will focus primarily on supporting ferrous operations. You will be responsible for operating 360 material handlers safely and efficiently to move, load and process ferrous scrap materials, ensuring production targets and safety standards are consistently met.

This is a skilled plant operator role requiring experience, strong situational awareness and a commitment to safe working practices within a busy industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operate 360 material handlers to move and manage ferrous scrap materials

Feed shears, balers or other processing equipment as required

Load and unload articulated vehicles and containers safely and efficiently

Segregate and stockpile materials in line with grading requirements

Maintain awareness of traffic management plans and pedestrian safety

Conduct daily pre-start inspections and complete required documentation

Report mechanical defects, damage or performance issues immediately

Carry out routine cleaning and basic maintenance of your allocated machine

Work to production targets while maintaining high safety standards

Machine Responsibility

Operators are expected to take ownership of their machine, including:

Completing daily inspections and defect reporting

Monitoring wear and identifying potential mechanical concerns

Maintaining cleanliness of the cab and external machine areas

Operating in accordance with manufacturer guidance and company procedures

Health, Safety & Compliance

Operate plant in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and site rules

Wear appropriate PPE at all times

Follow Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Maintain vigilance around pedestrians and other plant

Report hazards, near misses and unsafe behaviours

Support compliance with site environmental and operational standards

Skills & Experience

Essential:
Valid 360 material handler / excavator licence (e.g. NPORS or CPCS)

Experience operating 360 plant within ferrous recycling, aggregates or heavy industry

Strong awareness of safe plant operation

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Reliable and safety-focused

Desirable:
Experience within metal recycling (ferrous operations preferred)

Basic mechanical knowledge

Personal Attributes

Responsible and proactive

Safety-first mindset

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Dependable and professional

What We Offer

Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience)

Overtime paid after 40 hours per week

Full PPE provided

Opportunity to join a newly established and growing site

Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you are an experienced 360 operator looking to join a growing ferrous operation where safety and performance are key, we would like to hear from you.

For more information or to apply click here: Ward Recycling jobs and careers | Indeed.com

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plant operator jobs in barnsley

Material Handler (360 Operator)

Palletiser Operator

Plant Operator

Experienced Wash Plant Operator

Loading Shovel Operator

Telehandler Operator

Machine Operator – Sheffield Forgemasters

Refinement Operative

Multi-Skilled Plant Machine Operator’s and Construction Professionals – Self-Employed

Multi-Functional Operator

Van Pack Engineer

Ground Worker/Plant Operator

Multi Skilled Operator

Process Operator

Earthworks Plant Operatives

Full Machine Lay Gang - Midlands

Excavator Operator / Ground Worker

Commissioning Shift Operator / CRO – EfW

Site Operative

Excavator Operator

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