Day Operative

FCC Environment; Northwich; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in the UK seeks a Day Operative in Northwich to operate heavy machinery and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Offering a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and opportunities for growth, this full-time role involves risk assessments, traffic management, and housekeeping. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, flexibility, and a commitment to safety. Join a motivated team focused on minimizing landfill waste and promoting sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

On the job training and progression

Qualifications

• Ability to operate overhead cranes, front loader machinery, and forklift trucks.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy plant machinery ensuring safety and compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure adherence to legislation.
• Maintain housekeeping and assist with front-line maintenance tasks.
• Record and report accidents and environmental impacts.

Skills

Ability to operate heavy machinery

Understanding of Health & Safety legislation

Good communication skills

Familiarity with computer applications

Flexibility to operate across work areas

Tools

Forklift trucks

Front loader machinery

Overhead cranes

Weighbridge

Job description

Day Operative

Salary/Hourly Rate: £32,000 per annum

Hours: 40 Hours per week

Location & Postcode: Lostock EFW Plant, CW9 7ZR

As a Day Operative at FCC Environment, you will be responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the main tipping hall, weighbridge and stores at the Lostock EFW plant. You will also be responsible for offloading consumables that arrive by HGV Tanker. You will operate heavy plant machinery (front loader), overhead cranes, forklift trucks, and other site machinery, ensuring traffic management and environmental compliance at all times. This is a full-time position, working XX days per week.

Our promise to you

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• On the job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend
• Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, holiday purchase, and more
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Operating heavy plant machinery including front loader, overhead cranes, road sweeper, and forklift. (training provided)
• Ensure safe and efficient traffic management on site
• Carry out risk assessments and ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental legislation
• Acting as a Competent Person under FCC Safety Rules within defined competence
• Induct visitors to site safety and emergency procedures
• Maintain housekeeping and assist with front-line maintenance tasks
• Record and report accidents, incidents, and environmental impacts
• Work as part of a motivated team, contributing to decision-making and team spirit
• Complete relevant reports and assist with internal/external reporting
• Participate in team briefings and ensure effective shift handovers
• Champion site Environment and Health and Safety initiatives

What are we looking for?

• Ability to operate overhead cranes, front loader machinery, forklift trucks, and weighbridge (training provided)
• Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Familiarity with computer applications
• Willingness and ability to operate flexibly across a range of work areas
• Strong drive, resilience, and commitment to meeting objectives
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised
• Affable, flexible personality with excellent work ethic and attention to detail
• Flexibility to visit other FCC sites for training where required
• Completion of relevant training (IOSH Health & Safety, Duty of Care, vehicle licenses) is desirable

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

Operating over 200 facilities across the UK, and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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