Oil & Waste Yard Operator — 12-Hour Shifts

Slicker Recycling Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sustainability focus

Healthcare cash back

Perkbox discounts

Life insurance

Paid company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Slicker Recycling Ltd in Ipswich is hiring a Yard Operator to manage on-site operations, focusing on oil collections and packaged waste handling. The role requires working with a Site Supervisor to ensure safe, compliant handling of wastes, valves, pipelines and equipment.

The job involves rigour, physical labour, and occasional Friday/weekend shifts to align with export shipping schedules. £13.05 per hour and a sustainability-focused team support your growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment is advantageous and the role is physically demanding (lifting, carrying, opening/closing valves).
• Strong health & safety awareness and appreciation.
• Good communication and maths skills.
• FLT licence would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Site Supervisor to plan and undertake operational tasks on the site (receiving, testing, tipping, off-loading, storage, treatment and recording of wastes, including oil and packaged wastes).
• Operate site valves, pipelines and pumps and direct drivers to unload vehicles.
• Ensure safe, efficient operations and compliance with site procedures and permits.
• Record site information, stock levels and complete paperwork per company processes and legal requirements.
• Assist across the Ipswich site and wider Slicker group to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Health & Safety

Communication

Maths skills

FLT Licence

Job description

Slicker Recycling Ltd in Ipswich is hiring a Yard Operator to manage on-site operations, focusing on oil collections and packaged waste handling. The role requires working with a Site Supervisor to ensure safe, compliant handling of wastes, valves, pipelines and equipment.

The job involves rigour, physical labour, and occasional Friday/weekend shifts to align with export shipping schedules. £13.05 per hour and a sustainability-focused team support your growth.