Plant Operative

SUEZ; Preston; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SUEZ Preston is seeking an enthusiastic team player to operate and maintain plant at a busy material transfer station. You will control, transfer and stockpile waste and recyclables, working solo or as part of a team to keep operations efficient.

The role requires licences for loading shovel, 360 tele-handler and forklift, strong health and safety focus, good communication and customer service, and flexibility to cover weekends and annual leave.

Qualifications

• Operational experience and licences for loading shovel, 360 tele-handler and forklift.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile and fixed plant and maintain equipment.
• Manage traffic and guide tipping vehicles.
• Operate the weighbridge and record vehicle weights accurately.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and welfare duties for employees and others.
• Co-operate with colleagues to meet site permits and policies.
• Provide excellent customer service to customers and the public.
• Undertake first aid / fire safety duties as required and other duties as requested.

Skills

Team player

Health & safety

Customer service

Communication

IT skills

Tools

Loading shovel licence

360 tele-handler licence

Forklift licence

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 rolewill 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.

**NO AGENCIES PLEASE**