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Plant Operative

Objective of the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. The main duties will consist of the processing of incoming waste streams, routed to our dedicated waste processing line in order to facilitate their treatment, recovery and onward disposal.

Main Duties

The role includes the operation of the process line, along with the preparation of waste materials prior to treatment and the ancillary tasks needed to operate effectively, efficient and ultimately safely. Full training will be provided. You will be required to work a range of shifts, including early and late shifts.

-      Working and promoting a positive Health and Safety environment, participating within the overall company management system to ensure Safe Systems of work are followed and variations, such as Near Misses are reported effectively.

-      Receipt of incoming waste, including the loading and unloading of vehicles. Movement of wastes to inspection bays, prior to Process Chemist assessment. This may include the weighing of incoming waste streams as part of waste processing.

-      Working alongside the process chemist to prepare waste batches, prior to treatment including the movement of containerised wastes from storage to batching areas.

-      Separation and segregation of inspected waste, ensuring that storage is undertaken in alignment with the Plant manager and Process Chemist direction and site permit.

-      Completion of batch sheets/lists to ensure traceability of all waste processed, with support from Process Chemist and Plant Manager.

-      Operation of the process line, following training which includes the shredding of waste materials, prior to mixing with appropriate reagents (determined by the Process Chemist) within the dedicated, bespoke in-vessel mixing plant and associated receiving tank. This will include the use of FLT’s and dedicated process plant excavator (training to be provided as needed).

-      Complete all pre-use plant, equipment and FLT inspections, reporting any faults to Management including those as directed by the plant preventative maintenance schedule.

-      Complete PUWER safety checks on any equipment or tools used, recording on the appropriate form where one exists.

-      Safely operate a counterbalance FLT in line with the company’s P.A.S.S policy.

-      Preparation of outgoing loads (picking pallets from storage), working alongside chemist team.

-      Housekeeping activities including sweeping and litter picking

-      Any other duties that would be deemed acceptable, and in line with the role as determined by the Site Management team.

Generic Duties

Competencies & Personal Specification

-      FLT counterbalance licence (preferable) – training can be provided.

-      360 excavator licence (preferable) – training can be provided.

-      Experience of working in the Waste Sector (ideal but not compulsory)

-      Good understanding of Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling Regulations, LOLER, RIDDOR, HSE regulations.

-      Ability to work as an individual and within a team environment, Willingness and aptitude to want to learn and progress. Flexible. Solution driven attitude.

-      Warehousing experience (ideal but not compulsory)

-      Willingness to work in outdoor conditions, throughout the year on an active, busy and energetic waste management facility.

-      Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Benefits

-      Permanent Role;

-      Pension Scheme Available

-      25 days annual holiday plus bankholidays

-      Ongoing training & development plan

-      Free employee health and wellbeingprogramme (HSF)

-      Free employee retail discount plan(Wider Wallet)

-      Free parking

-      Referral programme (recommend a friend).

-      Free Life insurance (after qualifyingperiod)

-      Free PPE

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