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Job Title – Senior Grab Crane Operative Location – Wandsworth, London Salary – £32,760 + Overtime (1... Job Title – Senior Grab Crane Operative Location – Wandsworth, London Salary – £32,760 + Overtime (1.5x Saturday / 2x Sunday & Bank Holidays) Shift – Monday to Friday (2:00pm – 10:00pm)Job Role of the Senior Grab Crane Operative A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Grab Crane Operative to join a well-established and essential environmental services business operating within the waste and recycling sector. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, operationally critical environment where you will play a key part in keeping site operations running efficiently and safely.As a Senior Operative, you will take ownership of managing bunker levels and coordinating incoming material, ensuring waste is processed effectively and operations run smoothly. You will also act as a key point of contact on shift, supporting and guiding junior and agency operatives while maintaining high standards across the site.This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys responsibility, teamwork, and problem-solving.Responsibilities of the Senior Grab Crane Operative Operating grab crane equipment safely and efficientlyManaging bunker levels and coordinating incoming waste materialSupervising and supporting junior and agency operatives on shiftEnsuring all work is carried out in line with health & safety proceduresLiaising with control teams, supervisors, and sampling teamsSupporting smooth material flow and maintaining quality standardsCompleting daily paperwork, check sheets, and shift handoversAssisting with site maintenance, cleaning, and general operational tasksSupporting wider operational planning and coordination where required Sector – Recycling Non-Negotiable Requirements Experience operating grab cranes or similar heavy plant equipment Desirable Requirements Previous supervisory or senior operative experienceExperience within material recovery or waste transfer operationsFlexible approach to working hours and responsibilities The Senior Grab Crane Operative will benefit from: Working for a well-established and essential services providerOpportunities for progression across multiple sites and rolesStable Monday–Friday shift patternOvertime opportunities at enhanced ratesPension scheme (up to 5%)Holiday allowance increasing with service (20 + 8 bank holidays + additional per year of service)Easily accessible site with parking and strong public transport links