The Role
Wanless Waste Management is seeking a confident, experienced Plant Operator to join our busy Sydney Recycling Park at Kemps Creek. This role is ideal for an operator who is highly competent on excavators and front‐end loaders, including grab work, and who has experience working in a transfer station or similar high‐volume site. You will be operating plant daily, loading trucks, managing material flow and supporting safe, efficient site operations. This is a hands‐on operational role – applicants must be willing to undertake labouring and general yard duties when required.
Responsibilities
* Confidently operating excavators (including grab work) and front‐end loaders
* Loading out trucks using an excavator
* Operating machinery from a bench position
* Managing material movement across the recycling and transfer areas
* Receiving, inspecting and directing incoming waste loads
* Manually separating and recovering recyclable materials when required
* Performing daily pre‐starts and basic machinery maintenance
* Maintaining clean, safe and efficient yard and tipping areas
* Assisting customers and contractors onsite as required
* Responding safely to spills, breakdowns or operational issues
* Working in line with all safety, environmental and operational procedures
Qualifications
* Essential
o Current Excavator and Front‐End Loader tickets
o Excavator grab experience
o Proven experience loading out trucks with an excavator
o Ability to confidently operate both excavators and loaders
o Previous experience working at a transfer station, recycling facility or similar site
o Willingness to undertake labouring and general yard duties
o Strong safety focus and situational awareness
o Good communication skills and reliability
o Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
o Current driver's licence and reliable transport
o Ability to pass a medical and random Drug & Alcohol testing
* Highly Regarded
o Forklift licence
o HR licence
o Welding skills or trade background
Benefits
* Monday to Friday: 6:30 am – 4:00 pm
* Rotational Saturdays: 6:30 am – 12:00 pm
* Overtime may be available depending on workload
* Full‐time, stable employment
* Contemporary, well‐maintained plant and equipment
* Strong safety culture
* Supportive, experienced site team
* Long‐term opportunity in an essential industry
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life, and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
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