Hazardous Waste Plant Operator — Forklift & Batch Tracking

HR Employment Bureau Redditch; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Employment Bureau Redditch is recruiting for a role involving the safe operation of a counterbalance forklift truck and hands-on waste handling in an outdoor hazardous environment. You will perform pre-use inspections, safety checks, and batch preparation, while ensuring traceability and compliance with RAMS and P.A.S.S policies.

The role requires reading and understanding safety instructions, basic numeracy, and good English communication.

Qualifications

• Valid FLT Counterbalance certification is required.
• Experience in hazardous waste sector is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to read safety instructions and chemical labels.
• Basic numeracy to prepare batch sheets for traceability.
• Good spoken English to understand safety instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance FLT in line with safety policies.
• Complete pre-use inspections and report faults.
• Carry out PUWER safety checks on equipment and tools.
• Sort, segregate and repack waste as directed; maintain traceability.
• Support housekeeping and safe working practices on site.
• Load outgoing vehicles and assist with site logistics.
• Promote a safety-driven environment and report near misses.

Skills

FLT Counterbalance

Hazardous Waste experience

Reading safety instructions

Numeracy

English comprehension

Job description

HR Employment Bureau Redditch is recruiting for a role involving the safe operation of a counterbalance forklift truck and hands-on waste handling in an outdoor hazardous environment. You will perform pre-use inspections, safety checks, and batch preparation, while ensuring traceability and compliance with RAMS and P.A.S.S policies.

The role requires reading and understanding safety instructions, basic numeracy, and good English communication.