Day Operator

FCC Environment

Lincoln

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 34,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave
Life insurance
Discretionary bonus
On-the-job training
Refer a friend
Flexible benefits
Wellbeing platform access

Job summary

FCC Environment in Lincoln invites applications for a Day Operator to support safe, compliant operation of weighbridge, cranes, tipping hall and ash loading at the Lincoln Energy from Waste Plant. The role is full-time with a rolling Monday–Friday rota averaging 4 days per week.

You will operate mobile plant, assist with traffic management, and maintain high housekeeping standards while ensuring loads are weighed, recorded and dispatched in line with Duty of Care and FCC policies.

Qualifications

  • The ability to operate overhead cranes, front-loader machinery, forklift trucks and a weighbridge, although training will be provided.
  • An understanding of Health and Safety and environmental legislation.
  • An understanding of safe and efficient traffic management within a busy environment.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with a range of computer applications.
  • A flexible approach and willingness to work across a wide range of operational areas.
  • The ability to work independently, take responsibility and respond effectively in changing situations.
  • A strong work ethic, good attention to detail and a commitment to safe working.
  • A willingness to complete all required training, competency modules and relevant vehicle licences.

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring activities within the tipping hall and ash hall are carried out safely and in line with FCC procedures and Health and Safety requirements.
  • Assisting with the coordination of vehicles delivering or collecting materials and products from the site.
  • Operating the weighbridge in accordance with Duty of Care regulations, FCC policies and the requirements of Lincolnshire County Council.
  • Operating overhead cranes, front-loader machinery, road sweepers, forklift trucks and other site machinery.
  • Ensuring loads are recorded, weighed and dispatched effectively.
  • Carrying out random inspections of delivered waste and reporting any non-conformances.
  • Completing daily machinery checks and reporting any defects through the appropriate system.
  • Ensuring high standards of housekeeping are maintained.
  • Carrying out environmental monitoring checks and reporting any actual or potential environmental impacts.
  • Supporting the Operations Team Leader with internal and external reporting.
  • Taking part in team briefings and ensuring effective shift handovers.
  • Providing cover for other team members and moving between tasks when required.

Skills

Overhead cranes
Front-loader machinery
Forklift trucks
Weighbridge operation
Health & Safety
Traffic management
Communication skills
Computer applications
Flexibility

Job description

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further...

Day Operator

Salary - up to £33,988 per annum

Hours - 42 hours per week, 6am to 6pm

Location & Postcode - Lincoln Energy from Waste Plant, LN6 3QW

As a Day Operator at FCC Environment, you will work as part of a team to support the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the weighbridge, cranes, main tipping hall and ash-loading activities at the Lincoln Energy from Waste Plant. You will operate mobile plant and machinery, assist with traffic management and carry out housekeeping tasks to help maintain plant availability.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working a rolling shift rota Monday to Friday, working an average of 4 days per week.

Our promise to you
  • 25 days' annual leave for full-time working
  • Life insurance
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • On-the-job training and progression
  • Refer a friend
  • Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership and many more, where applicable
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
What will you be doing?
  • Ensuring activities within the tipping hall and ash hall are carried out safely and in line with FCC procedures and Health and Safety requirements
  • Assisting with the coordination of vehicles delivering or collecting materials and products from the site
  • Operating the weighbridge in accordance with Duty of Care regulations, FCC policies and the requirements of Lincolnshire County Council
  • Operating overhead cranes, front-loader machinery, road sweepers, forklift trucks and other site machinery
  • Ensuring loads are recorded, weighed and dispatched effectively
  • Carrying out random inspections of delivered waste and reporting any non-conformances
  • Completing daily machinery checks and reporting any defects through the appropriate system
  • Ensuring high standards of housekeeping are maintained
  • Carrying out environmental monitoring checks and reporting any actual or potential environmental impacts
  • Supporting the Operations Team Leader with internal and external reporting
  • Taking part in team briefings and ensuring effective shift handovers
  • Providing cover for other team members and moving between tasks when required
What are we looking for?
  • The ability to operate overhead cranes, front-loader machinery, forklift trucks and a weighbridge, although training will be provided
  • An understanding of Health and Safety and environmental legislation
  • An understanding of safe and efficient traffic management within a busy environment
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with a range of computer applications
  • A flexible approach and willingness to work across a wide range of operational areas
  • The ability to work independently, take responsibility and respond effectively in changing situations
  • A strong work ethic, good attention to detail and a commitment to safe working
  • A willingness to complete all required training, competency modules and relevant vehicle licences
About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the nation's leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

We operate over 200 facilities in England, Scotland and Wales and employ around 4,500 people.

The profile of the UK's recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are up for the challenge to help us tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together, we will meet the UK's waste management and energy recovery needs.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

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