Technical Lead Operator

About the role

The Technical Lead Operator will oversee and maintain recycling machinery at our Westlands plant, ensuring high equipment efficiency and safe operations. You will lead a team of assistant operators while driving process improvements and cost‑saving initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and supervise recycling equipment such as balers, shredders, conveyors and sorting lines, monitoring performance and responding to breakdowns.
• Implement quality control checks on incoming and outgoing material, collaborating with QC staff to maintain product standards.
• Conduct preventative maintenance, troubleshoot faults, and keep detailed maintenance logs.
• Enforce safety procedures, lead safety briefings and report incidents promptly.
• Lead, train and motivate a team of assistant operators to meet production targets.
• Work with plant management to develop production schedules, adjust plans as needed, and optimise process flow.
• Analyse process data, propose optimisation measures and support new equipment design with the engineering team.

Required profile

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 3 years (36 months) of experience operating industrial recycling or similar machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem‑solving ability and physical stamina for long standing/walking periods.
• Good understanding of industrial machinery processes, mechanical techniques and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Required skills

• Recycling machinery operation (balers, shredders, conveyors, sorting equipment).
• Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment.
• Process optimisation and data‑driven decision making.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.