Mobile Plant Operator
About the job
- Experience operating mobile plant.
- Good driving practices.
- A full United Kingdom driver's licence.
- A mobile plant operator certificate for a wheeled loading shovel and 360 grab.
- Excellent timekeeping.
- A strong work ethic.
- Self-discipline.
- Good communication skills.
- Practical problem-solving skills.
- A flexible approach.
- Achieve daily operational performance in compliance with site permits, permissions, company policies, and procedures.
- Provide a constant supply to the particleboard and medium-density fibreboard production facilities.
- Rotate stock to ensure that the first material received is the first material dispatched.
- Maintain high health and safety standards on site and proactively keep site users free from harm.
- Operate mobile plant and processing plant safely, including completing pre-start checks, daily maintenance, and cleaning plant and equipment.
- Perform visual inspections of inbound loads to verify compliance with the Material Acceptance Criteria and report non-conforming loads to site management.
- Engage with site management to identify and implement continuous improvements.
- Maintain occasional records, including operating the weighbridge.
About the company
Kronospan Express is an online portal for architects and specification professionals worldwide, offering a broad selection of wood-based panels for furniture, interior design, and exterior surfaces. The platform provides product information, samples, and support to answer aesthetic or durability questions, helping designers specify Kronospan materials in projects. Its products are distributed via a global range of decors and surface finishes, with a focus on contemporary and future-oriented architectural panels. The platform differentiates itself by serving professionals at a global scale with a unified decor range, easy access to samples and technical information, and a commitment to continuous improvement in surface materials. The company’s goal is to meet the evolving needs of designers, architects, and craftsmen while generating revenue through the sale of its wood-based panel products and related offerings.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$160.6M
Headquarters
Jičín, Czechia
Founded
1994
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The EIB committed €146 million on March 18, 2026 for solar and EVs.
- Kronospan bought Hexion’s La Grande plant and Sebeș sawmill in late 2025.
- Its June 2026 Carrefour du Bois showcase kept the brand visible with specifiers and designers.
What critics are saying
- Bulgaria’s Supreme Administrative Court upheld a Veliko Tarnovo shutdown order, February 2026.
- Romanian prosecutors charged Kronospan subsidiaries over alleged toxic-emissions concealment, September 2026.
- If environmental enforcement spreads, plant disruptions can cascade into contract losses and layoffs.
What makes Kronospan unique
- Kronospan pairs panel production with resins and surfaces after Nordalim, 2025.
- Its global decor platform standardizes finishes for architects across furniture and interiors.
- Kronospan sells technically advanced boards using recycled wood, residue, and low-grade roundwood.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Performance Bonus
Meal Benefits
Commuter Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Training Programs
Growth & Insights and Company News
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0%The European Investment Bank is lending €146 million to Kronospan, a major European wood-based panel producer, to reduce emissions and enhance energy independence across Central and Eastern Europe. The funding will support solar photovoltaic installations at production sites in Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, alongside battery storage systems and the replacement of fossil-fuelled vehicles with electric alternatives. Most investments will occur in EU cohesion regions. The project aligns with the EU's REPowerEU initiative and climate action goals whilst strengthening the supply chain for sustainable building materials. EIB Vice-President Karl Nehammer said the investment will help Kronospan cut emissions, lower energy costs and maintain global competitiveness whilst supporting European jobs and innovation.
As of 1 July, Danish particleboard manufacturer Kronospan ApS has also acquired the 50% stake in Nordalim A/S previously held by Norwegian company Dynea A/S. ...