Plant Operative

Elvet Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in Tees Valley is seeking an Operative to join their expanding team. The role involves operating equipment in compliance with regulatory standards, managing loading processes, and maintaining site cleanliness. Candidates should hold a Forklift Licence and have experience in a Waste Treatment environment. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual pay rises, and comprehensive health plans. This is a great opportunity to become part of a reputable firm committed to employee development.

Benefits

26,500 salary based on experience

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Yearly bonus scheme

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Healthshield plan for Dental, Optical, Wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience working within a Waste Treatment Plant or Waste Transfer station.
• Experience in dealing with hazardous waste is desirable but not essential.
• Self-starter who can deliver to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in line with permit, procedures, and consent to discharge.
• Manage the loading and off-loading of company vehicles.
• Work alongside other site operators and processes.

Skills

Forklift Licence

Excellent organisation skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Job description

Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit an Operative for the regional division of a £75m waste company in Teesside.

Independently‑owned and with a strong family business ethos. Offering a range of employee benefits and have a strong tradition of helping to develop the careers of those who help us shine. Their guiding principle is "It’s all about the people" and many of their almost 500 workers have been with them for decades.

This is an exciting time to join this team who currently expanding due to a strong standing within the industry and excellent reputation for the quality of work delivered to their clients.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in line with permit, procedures, and consent to discharge.
• Manage the loading and off‑loading of company vehicles and those belonging to third‑party customers.
• Operate all pumps, valves, and other equipment.
• Control tank stock levels.
• Transfer materials between tanks.
• Work alongside other site operators and processes.
• Cleaning of tanks & vessels.
• Control all processes to achieve maximum efficiency and optimum quality of oil recovered.
• Take appropriate action with respect to waste acceptance and rectifying any problems.
• Cleaning of tanks & vessels; assist with the clearing of tank bottom sludge from storage tanks.
• Ensure that site is kept clean and tidy with hoses stored correctly; any spillages cleaned immediately, and site kept free of rubbish and obstructions.
• To actively participate in the improvement of site housekeeping standards by dealing with issues within personal span of control immediately and reporting all other issues to site management.
• Responsible for performing maintenance and safety checks on site tanker and ensuring that site tanker remains clean and tidy.
• The operator will be accountable to the Plant Supervisor, Plant Manager and Technical Site Co‑ordinator.

Qualifications

• Forklift Licence.
• Experience working within a Waste Treatment Plant or Waste Transfer station.
• Experience in dealing with hazardous waste is desirable but not essential.
• Self‑starter who can deliver to deadlines.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
• Excellent organisation & communication skills.

Benefits

• 26,500 based on experience.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• An additional 1 day holiday per years service up to 25.
• Yearly pay rise in line with inflation.
• Yearly bonus scheme.
• Pension scheme includes up to 4.5% contribution from employer.
• Healthshield plan for Dental and Optical, Wellbeing, Prescriptions and access online GP.

Please call (phone number removed) or email Michael Dufferwiel at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail.