Cemfuel Operator

Tradebe Environmental Services; Heysham; On-site; GBP 25,200 - 30,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £28,000.00 +

Quarterly Bonus

Shift Allowance

6% Contributory Pension

Job summary

Tradebe is seeking a Cemfuel Operator to join our operations team in the UK. You will operate blending plant equipment and process waste streams safely to produce Secondary Liquid Fuel (SLF), working across areas while upholding safety, quality and environmental standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on work in an industrial setting, with opportunities to develop skills in waste processing and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with colleagues across site areas.
• Strong computer literacy in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability.
• Calm under pressure and safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Operate fixed and mobile plant and equipment per SOPs.
• Demonstrate flexibility and take ownership of areas.
• Respond to site emergencies to ensure safety.
• Report safety observations or defects promptly.
• Maintain housekeeping and presentation standards.
• Attend required training to progress knowledge.
• Deliver required throughput in areas of work.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and log records.
• Assist with month-end data collection.
• Carry out other duties as requested.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Cool under pressure

People skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Description:

Discover Tradebe

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. In the UK, we are leaders focused on recycling, energy recovery and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

What will you do? Make an impact!

We are looking for a dedicated and safety-focused Cemfuel Operator to join our operations team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys hands-on work in an industrial environment and is keen to develop their skills within the waste processing and alternative fuels sector.

As a Cemfuel Operator, you will play a key role in the production of Secondary Liquid Fuel (SLF) by operating blending plant equipment and processing a variety of waste streams safely and efficiently. You will work across different operational areas, supporting site activities while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• To operate fixed and mobile plant and equipment in accordance with safe operating procedures and practices.
• To demonstrate flexibility and willingness to learn and take ownership in areas of expertise.
• To be able to respond in case of a site emergency to ensure safety of self and those around you.
• To actively report safety observations or defects.
• To wear the correct PPE.
• To maintain the high standards of housekeeping and presentation.
• To attend all required training to retain and progress knowledge in areas of work according to personal competency plan.
• To deliver required levels of throughput in areas of work.
• To report maintenance issues and assist were necessary in their resolution.
• To carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections for your area of knowledge.
• To ensure that all required records are maintained.
• To assist with month end data collection.
• To perform all other reasonable duties and tasks as requested.

Do you have what it takes?

Other Essential Skills:

• Able to get along with people from different areas of the site.
• Computer literacy especially in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Cool under pressure.

Desirable Skills:

• Health & safety qualification (IOSH)
• Knowledge of solvent processing and blending principles and tools.
• Forklift truck licence.
• Driving licence to assist with learning of site shunter, van tanker, hook loader etc.
• Permit training
• First aid at work
• Experience in chemicals / waste industry
• Emergency response experience

What’s in for you?

• Competitive salary up to £28,000.00 + Quarterly Bonus and Shift Allowance
• 6% Contributory Pension
• Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre)

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