Operative (4 on, 4 off)

Sharpsmart UK; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharpsmart UK, part of Daniels Health, seeks a Plant Operative to support safe medical waste handling in a fast-paced plant environment.

You will check in containers, move waste, operate a forklift to load an autoclave, weigh waste, and assist with paperwork while maintaining site housekeeping. The role emphasises teamwork, attention to detail, and practical problem solving, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production/warehouse environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team.
• Good communication across plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Check in containers and verify paperwork.
• Move and unload waste containers.
• Operate forklift to load autoclave.
• Weigh sharps and regulated waste.
• Load and operate autoclave machine.
• Maintain general housekeeping.
• Stand for extended periods and work as a team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Sharpsmart are part of Daniels Health, a global business providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals and an array of customers within the healthcare setting.

Our focus is delivering quality and safety-focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, positively impact infection control and reduce environmental burden.

Take a look at our website for further information on how we are making healthcare safer: Sharpsmart | Sharps, Hazardous and Medical Waste Management.

Weare currently recruiting for a Plant Operative position; this role is critical to the success of the company with widely varying role, including:

• Checking in containers and checking paperwork
• Moving/unloading specific waste containers
• Operating a forklift to load an autoclave
• Weigh incoming sharps and regulated medical waste containers (using our Weighbridge)
• Load/operate our autoclave machine (a pressure chamber to melt materials)
• Lifting and pushingcarts
• Provide attention to detail, especially with the paperwork required to process these items
• General housekeeping
• Standing for extended periods of time happily and comfortably
• Working well with a team because we are all about team work!

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have experience in a production/warehouse environment with experience of working in a fast paced position. Team work is a huge part of this role and you must be able to communicate well across the plant, and be able to support as needed. We are looking for an individual who likes variety in their work and can think through practical problems.

Why work for us?

Take a look at what our team have to say: Our Culture | Sharpsmart

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