Forklift Driver (Counterbalance)

JGR Recruitment & Training Ltd; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment and training agency is seeking an individual for a role focusing on the safe and effective removal of waste at their site in Pontyclun. Responsibilities include waste removal, proper operation of waste disposal equipment, and maintaining high housekeeping standards. The ideal candidate should be attentive to safety and willing to work rotational morning and afternoon shifts, ensuring cleanliness and efficiency in waste management operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste management or similar role preferred.
• Ability to operate waste disposal equipment safely.
• Strong attention to housekeeping and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Remove waste from the factory and ensure proper disposal.
• Transfer waste to management areas using powered vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness around waste management areas.
• Segregate waste correctly.
• Accept and load waste disposal vehicles on-site.
• Complete routine paperwork accurately.
• Operate various waste disposal equipment.

Job description

Position Overview

To ensure the safe and effective removal of waste for the Clients site, maintaining high standards of house-keeping at all times.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Removal of waste from the factory.
• Transfer of waste to the waste management area using a battery powered vehicle (Tug).
• Maintaining housekeeping standards around bins and cages.
• Waste segregation.
• Acceptance of waste disposal vehicles onto site.
• Loading of waste disposal vehicles.
• Housekeeping of outside areas, e.g. bunds, strainers, outside waste areas, the site perimeter, plant rooms and external areas.
• Completing all routine paperwork.
• Operating waste disposal equipment including cardboard and plastic balers, transport tug, Counterbalance Truck, ET2 Shredder, the Wash Bay and power washer and the Drum crusher.

The hours of work are rotational morning and afternoon shifts.