Operator

Tradebe Environmental Services; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

Flexible benefits platform

Job summary

Tradebe Queenslie is seeking an Operator to join our environmental services team. You will play a key role in the safe handling of clinical and hazardous waste, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, site permits and health and safety standards.

The role operates on 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am, 4-on 4-off shifts. You will load/unload vehicles, operate processing plant, maintain paperwork, and uphold high housekeeping using 5S.

Qualifications

• Competency in English and Maths.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Experience with basic MS Office tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate processing plant, machinery and cleaning equipment.
• Load and unload vehicles, containers and waste safely and efficiently.
• Process clinical and hazardous waste in line with site requirements.
• Complete waste documentation accurately and operate site weighing systems.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards using 5S principles.
• Monitor equipment performance, report downtime and support improvements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet safety and performance goals.
• Deliver excellent customer service to visitors and drivers.
• Follow site procedures and health & safety regulations.

Skills

English proficiency

Maths literacy

Health & Safety awareness

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Business Line: Environmental Services & Global Functions

Operator

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!

Operator - Tradebe Queenslie

Shift Pattern 4o4o (Days and Nights)

Working hours: 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am

Play a key role in the safe and efficient handling of clinical and hazardous waste, ensuring all waste movements are managed in line with environmental legislation, site permits and health & safety standards. You'll help keep our operations running smoothly while making a real contribution to protecting people and the environment.

Key Responsibilites

• Safely operate processing plant, machinery and industrial cleaning equipment.
• Load and unload vehicles, containers and waste safely and efficiently.
• Process clinical and hazardous waste in line with environmental and site requirements.
• Complete waste documentation accurately and operate site weighing systems.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards across the site using 5S principles.
• Monitor equipment performance, report downtime and support continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve site performance and safety goals.
• Deliver excellent customer service to visitors, drivers and customers.
• Always follow site procedures, Safe Working Practices (SWPs) and health & safety regulations.

Do you have what it takes?

Other Essential Skills:

• Competency in English and Maths.
• A Good understanding of workplace health and safety.

Desirable Skills:

• Communication skills
• Counterbalance FLT licence
• Customers relations
• Computer literate with basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of clinical and hazardous waste.
• Previous plant/factory experience

What’s in for you?

• Competitive salary £26,276.21 + 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)

Tradebe is committed to guaranteeing selection processes based on merit and skills free of any bias based on age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or nationality. We believe in equal opportunities, and we work for it.