Day Operator

Thalia Waste Management; Knaresborough; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in waste management is seeking a dedicated plant operator to join their team. This role involves operating various machinery, including a baler and overhead crane, while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving license and a forklift truck license, with a willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable skills in a critical sector that promotes sustainability and efficiency. Join a forward-thinking company and contribute to effective waste management solutions.

Qualifications

• Must have a full and valid driving license and FLT License.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate baler machine and overhead crane safely.
• Perform maintenance on equipment and manage waste processes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

FLT License

Flexibility

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to learn

Tools

Baler machine

Overhead crane

Forklift truck

Telehandler

Front-loading shovel

360 excavators

Job description

We have an opportunity for an individual to join our team as a plant operator. The role is based at Allerton Waste Recovery Park near Knaresborough (HG5). In this role, you will be trained and given the skills to perform a variety of cross-functional skilled technical duties to ensure the ongoing operation and productivity of the facility. We are looking to train someone to operate the baler, drive mobile plant such as a forklift truck / front-loaded shovel, and operate an overhead grab crane.

Requirements

• Must have a full and valid driving license
• Fork lift truck license (essential)

Salary and Working Hours

• Salary for the role is £30,000 per annum
• Weekly shift pattern of 6am-2pm / 2pm – 10pm (Monday – Friday)
• Opportunity for Saturday overtime – time and a half

Key Responsibilities

• Operation of the baler machine
• Operating the overhead crane
• Reporting any HSE hazards or incidents to the Shift Supervisor / Lead Supervisor
• Operating mobile plant, including forklift truck, telehandler, front-loading shovel, 360 excavators
• Performing first-line maintenance on equipment
• Management and removal of the IBA (Incinerated Bottom Ash)
• Maintaining clean working conditions in the fuel reception area, tipping hall, and delivery routes
• Carrying out waste inspections and reporting non-conforming waste
• Loading collection vehicles and static plant
• Reporting all Near Misses, Incidents, Safety, and Environmental concerns using Thalia’s Airsweb System
• Maintaining housekeeping standards throughout the facility
• Ensuring that all waste is handled and received in accordance with company procedures and legislation
• Ensuring that all tools, mobile plant, and equipment checks are carried out daily and defects are reported
• Controlling the feeding process of waste into treatment lines to ensure required treatment efficiencies
• Ensuring the welfare and safety of all operatives and compliance with health, safety, welfare, and environmental regulations

Skills and Experience

• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• FLT License (essential)
• A flexible approach to working
• Ability to work in a changing, fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn