Plant Operative

SUEZ; Aldershot; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

SUEZ operates a busy material transfer station in Aldershot and is seeking a proactive team member to support day-to-day operations, safety, and service delivery on site.

You will operate mobile and fixed plant, guide tipping vehicles, run the weighbridge, record data accurately, and contribute to compliance with permits and health and safety rules, with opportunities for personal development and occasional weekend cover.

Qualifications

• Operational experience on site machinery.
• Current licences for loading shovel, 360 tele-handler and forklift.
• Background in waste/recycling is advantageous.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Excellent communication and customer service.
• Good IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile and fixed plant and perform equipment cleaning/maintenance.
• Manage traffic and guide tipping vehicles on site.
• Operate the weighbridge and record vehicle weights accurately.
• Ensure compliance with site permits, legislation and SUEZ policies.
• Co-operate with customers and public, delivering excellent service.
• Assist with first aider/fire safety duties and other duties as needed.
• Cover annual leave and occasional weekend shifts when required.

Skills

Operational experience

Loading shovel licence

360 tele-handler licence

Forklift licence

Health & safety awareness

IT skills

Customer service

Job description

What will I be doing?

You will carry out duties individually, or as a member of a team, for operations to control, transfer and stockpile waste & recyclables at a busy material transfer station.

The role will involve:

• Operating mobile and fixed plant, including cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Managing traffic, such as guiding tipping vehicles.
• Operate the weighbridge and accurately record the weight and other specified details of vehicles both entering and leaving the site.
• Ensure that SUEZ complies fully with its legal duties, in respect of the health, safety and welfare of its employees and of other people who may be affected by his/her actions or omissions.
• Co-operating with SUEZ and with other employees in order to comply with site permits, all applicable legislation and SUEZ Policies and Procedures.
• Co-operating directly with customers and members of the public, providing excellent customer service.
• Any other duties that are reasonably requested within the scope of the job-role, including undertaking first aider / fire safety duties on site.

What are the requirements?

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player, who will be expected to obtain a working knowledge of the site licence / permit system and who will work to ensure site operations meet the standards required. You'll need a flexible approach, working in a challenging environment, expected to provide cover for annual leave and on occasion to help cover weekends, as well as:

• Operational experience and current licences for loading shovel, 360 tele-handler and forklift
• You’ll have the opportunity to undertake personal development to obtain skills for waste acceptance, maintenance of site equipment, infrastructure and operation of site machinery.
• Prior waste / recycling or similar process environment highly advantageous
• Excellent understanding and approach to health & safety
• Great communication and customer service skills
• Good IT skills.

Who we are

At SUEZ the efficient and sustainable management of resources around the UKis at the heart of everything we do. Respect – acting ethically and with integrity – is one of our core values. We’re passionate about the environment and believe in protecting our world.With true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond and ensure that our local communities have access to essential water and waste services.

We thank our people for all they do with development opportunities, wide-ranging benefits and rewards that reflect their hard work. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.