Machine Operative - Shovel/360

**Machine Operative** **Hours: 4 on 4 off 18:00 - 06:00** **Keep the site moving. Keep standards high. Work safely as part of the team.** At Panda, our sites play a key role in helping customers manage waste safely, responsibly and efficiently. We’re looking for a reliable and hard-working **Machine Operative** to support the day-to-day running of our operation. This is a practical, hands-on role where you’ll help sort, prepare, move and store waste safely, while keeping the site clean, organised and operating efficiently. As a **Machine Operative**, you’ll be part of a busy site team where safety, teamwork and attention to detail matter every day. **What You’ll Be Doing** - Sorting, bulking and preparing waste for offsite disposal - Baling plastic waste and supporting the preparation of recyclable materials - Bulking items such as paint tins and aerosols safely and correctly - Sorting non-hazardous waste for landfill where required - Ensuring all waste is stored safely in the correct designated areas - Loading and offloading vehicles using a forklift - Assisting drivers with loading and unloading vehicles - Letting the technical team know when loads need to be booked out of site or skips need to be exchanged - Fulfilling orders in a timely and efficient manner - Looking after related plant and equipment - Accepting deliveries and ensuring they are dealt with correctly - Supporting general housekeeping across the site - Following safe systems of work at all times - Taking care to ensure your activities do not put yourself or others at risk - Supporting the wider site team with any other reasonable tasks as required **About You** - Previous experience working in a similar site, waste, recycling, warehouse, yard or operational environment would be beneficial - Full UK driving licence is essential - Shovel/360 and/or telehandler experience - Forklift truck licence is desirable - Reliable, hard-working and comfortable working in a hands-on role - Able to follow instructions and work safely - Good team player with a practical approach to work - Comfortable working in a busy operational site environment - Willing to support different tasks across the site when needed **Why Join Panda?** This **Machine** **Operative** role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, being part of a busy team and helping keep an essential operation running safely and efficiently. You’ll be joining a business where safety, service and teamwork are central to how we operate. ## Benefits **We are Panda. We value waste.** We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste. Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve. At Panda, **people are at the heart of everything we do**. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together. We expect **excellence** in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward. We **own what we do**. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the di…