Forklift Operator

Tradebe Environmental Services; Heysham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (6% contributory)

Quarterly bonus

Flexible benefits platform

Job summary

Tradebe Environmental Services is seeking an operatives in the goods-in department to manage forklift operations, sample taking, and safe handling of hazardous materials. The role focuses on loading/unloading drums and pallets, checking documentation, and ensuring storage compliance on site.

The ideal candidate will have FLT experience, strong health and safety awareness, and excellent time management with effective communication.

Qualifications

• Excellent time management, reporting and communication skills.
• A strongCommitment to environmental and occupational health and safety management systems.
• FLT experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with operations teams and management during shift handovers.
• Identify and report non-conforming materials and coordinate corrective actions.
• Promote and maintain high health and safety standards through personal compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting process, safety, and operational enhancements.
• Monitor equipment condition and promptly report faults or delays to minimize disruption.
• Ensure samples are taken and delivered promptly to support analysis.
• Inspect incoming drums and pallets to verify safety for storage.
• Organise materials in correct storage locations following batching and segregation procedures.
• Undertake additional duties as reasonably required by management.

Skills

Time management

Communication

OSH compliance

FLT Experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Business Line: Environmental Services & Global Functions

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!

This role is primarily focused on goods-in operations, forklift truck operation, hazardous material handling, and site safety compliance.

• Working outside, in all weathers, using Forklift trucks to load/off-load 205ltr drums, pallets and IBCs to/from trailers.
• Opening and checking drums, pallets and IBC contents are as described on transport documentation and take samples for on-site analysis in liaison with the Goods Inwards Chemists.
• Processing materials through use of FLT and site skips.
• Investigating non-conformances and alerting relevant site personnel. Segregating inputs by hazard category and moving by fork lift truck to correct storage. Assisting the Goods Inwards, Technical teams, and site operations teams with any reasonable requests.
• Liaising regularly with site personnel to update on vehicle status. Provide information to other departments to ensure the smooth running of the Goods Inward systems. Ensuring the organisation and compliance of the site drum compounds.
• Ensure that a high standard of health and safety is maintained.

Key Responsibilties:

• Communicate effectively with operations teams and management, ensuring accurate information transfer, particularly during shift handovers through the shift changeover logbook.
• Identify and report non-conforming materials, coordinate appropriate corrective actions, and notify relevant personnel of any issues.
• Promote and maintain high health and safety standards through personal compliance and by providing guidance to colleagues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting process, safety, and operational enhancements to supervisors and management.
• Monitor equipment condition and promptly report faults, breakdowns, or repair delays to minimise operational disruption.
• Ensure material samples are taken and delivered promptly to support analysis and reduce the risk of vehicle demurrage charges.
• Inspect incoming drums and pallets to verify they are safe for storage, ensuring only compliant materials are accepted onto site.
• Organise and place accepted materials in the correct storage locations, ensuring appropriate batching and segregation procedures are followed.
• Support the smooth and efficient operation of the department by undertaking additional duties as reasonably required by management.

Do you have what it takes?

Essential Skills:

• Excellent time management, reporting and communication skills
• A strong commitment to and understanding of environmental and occupational health and safety management systems
• FLT Experience

Desirable Skills:

• An understanding of IT systems particularly Microsoft operations Word and Excel
• An understanding of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and an ability to observe the requirements of the Company Safety Policy and other relevant legislation

What’s in for you?

• Competitive salary up to £26,436.80 + Quarterly Bonus
• -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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