Mobile Plant Operative / Fork Lift Driver
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.05 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Overtime paid |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | TS252BS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Smart Solutions (Recruitment) Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | SSR-928 |
Summary
Full job description
Join a leading waste management specialist where your skills make a real difference to environmental sustainability and operational excellence.
Mobile Plant Operator/ FLT Operator
Job location: Hartlepool, TS25
Pay rate: £15.05 per hour | overtime at 150% for any hours worked over 46 | weekly pay in arrears, every Friday
Schedule: 4 on 4 off day 7am-7pm & night 7pm-7am at £14.30/hr O/T after 46hrs
Industry: Waste & Recycling
Smart Solutions are currently recruiting for a Mobile Plant Operator/ FLT Operator to join our successful client based in the Hartlepool, TS25 area. Our client is a waste management specialist.
Duties & Responsibilities
As a Mobile Plant Operator/ FLT Operator you will be responsible for operating a Forklift Truck and safely and efficiently operating and monitoring machinery during process operations, along with ensuring finished goods are taken off and stored safely and securely in the warehouse.
Place materials in correct location and take material samples when required
Carry out operator duties regarding machine running for optimum performance and availability
Collect waste material from the process lines and load them into skips or vehicles
Person Specification
FLT licence is essential (valid certifications required)
Shovel, Grab or Skid Steer experience would be beneficial
Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Previous experience within a waste & recycling industrial environment would be an advantage
Why Join us?
Guaranteed Hours Available
Easy Access to Payslips
Dedicated Account Manager
If the role of Mobile Plant Operator/ FLT Operator is the right role for you, apply now and a member of the Smart Team will contact you to discuss the role in more detail.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £15.05 per hour
Experience:
FLT : 1 year (preferred)
Join a leading waste management specialist where your skills make a real difference to environmental sustainability and operational excellence.
Mobile Plant Operator/ FLT Operator
Job location: Hartlepool, TS25
Pay rate: £15.05 per hour | overtime at 150% for any hours worked over 46 | weekly pay in arrears, every Friday
Schedule: 4 on 4 off day 7am-7pm & night 7pm-7am at £14.30/hr O/T after 46hrs
Industry: Waste & Recycling
Smart Solutions are currently recruiting for a Mobile Plant Operator/ FLT Operator to join our successful client based in the Hartlepool, TS25 area. Our client is a waste management specialist.
Duties & Responsibilities
As a Mobile Plant Operator/ FLT Operator you will be responsible for operating a Forklift Truck and safely and efficiently operating and monitoring machinery during process operations, along with ensuring finished goods are taken off and stored safely and securely in the warehouse.
Place materials in correct location and take material samples when required
Carry out operator duties regarding machine running for optimum performance and availability
Collect waste material from the process lines and load them into skips or vehicles
Person Specification
FLT licence is essential (valid certifications required)
Shovel, Grab or Skid Steer experience would be beneficial
Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Previous experience within a waste & recycling industrial environment would be an advantage
Why Join us?
Guaranteed Hours Available
Easy Access to Payslips
Dedicated Account Manager
If the role of Mobile Plant Operator/ FLT Operator is the right role for you, apply now and a member of the Smart Team will contact you to discuss the role in more detail.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £15.05 per hour
Experience:
FLT : 1 year (preferred)