Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Pension (6% contributory)

Flexible benefits platform

Job summary

Tradebe Queenslie in Glasgow is seeking an Operator to safely manage clinical and hazardous waste, operating plant and equipment across 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am shifts. You will ensure waste movements comply with legislation and site permits, contributing to safe, efficient operations and environmental protection.

The role requires good English and maths, a solid understanding of health and safety, and the ability to work with colleagues to meet site goals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English proficiency

Maths proficiency

Health & safety awareness

Communication skills

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)

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