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EMR is seeking a Plant Operative to operate plant machinery and maintain equipment on site in Scotland. The role focuses on practical, hands-on work with opportunities to learn on the job, contribute to safe and efficient production, and support a collaborative team environment.
We value enthusiasm and teamwork and offer training to develop your skills. This is a full-time, on-site role with career progression in a global leader in sustainable materials.
We're proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status for three years running - and to be recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation.
But it's about so much more than badges to us, it's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them.
Are you looking to have a sustainable career? Whilst truly making the world better, fairer and greener for the next generation.
You will be a true hero in the eyes of future generations to come. By playing a key part in our bold commitment to transform our business into a provider of net zero carbon sustainable materials by 2040. You truly will be making the world a be a better place to live for the next generation.
The purpose of this role is to operate the Plant machinery and equipment to maintain and improve performance.
Our plant operative role has a variety of responsibilities to keep you busy throughout the day. Whether operating plant, maintaining machinery, processing and transporting various materials on site, assisting your colleagues and manager.
We don't believe in shutting doors on potential, so we don't ask for qualifications or experience. We can teach you everything you need to know. What we can't teach is:
If you have these qualities, you're already well on your way to being an incredible Plant Operative. We'll happily fill in the gaps by developing your knowledge, skills and expertise on the job. And we won't stop training you once you've reached peak Operative status, because when you work for a global leader in sustainable materials, there is no limit to your career progression.
Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don't need to be extracted from the planet.
At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth's atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats.
We couldn't do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth.
We're proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it's about so much more than a badge. It's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them:
'The people who work here are from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected.'
'I'm encouraged to keep a healthy work-life balance so that I can be performing at my best.'
'I've been supported every step of the way in my career progression.'
'EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work.'
We couldn't do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth, underpinned by our Company values of We Care and We Do.
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs, whether related to a specific position or submitted speculatively, will not be considered.