PLANT OPERATIVE - WASTE MANAGEMENT - Knottingley WF11 0HP

HR GO Recruitment; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Plant Operatives for a busy Waste Management facility in Knottingley. This temporary role offers day and night shifts, requiring candidates to be drivers due to the location. Responsibilities include monitoring plant operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and addressing machinery issues effectively. Ideal candidates will possess a valid FLT license and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and multitasking skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will play a vital role in maintaining efficient waste processing operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health and safety practices is essential.
• Current FLT license required for operation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant processing and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Respond to machinery issues and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Health and Safety Practices

Leadership Skills

FLT License

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

IT Skills

Logical Fault-Finding Skills

Multitasking Ability

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Understanding of 5s Culture

Tools

FLT (Forklift Truck)

Job description

PLANT OPERATIVE - WASTE MANAGEMENT - Knottingley WF11 0HP

Job Reference: 271421

Manufacturing and Production

Knottingley, West Yorkshire

Temporary

WASTE PLANT OPERATIVE - (Within WASTE MANAGEMENT)

You MUST be a Driver for this role - due to location (no public transport)

SHIFTS: DAYS & NIGHT shifts (From: 6am - 6pm / 6pm - 6am)

LOCATION: Knottingley WF11 0HP

This role is a Temporary role STARTING ASAP!!

HRGO Recruitment are recruiting for Plant Operatives to work in a busy Waste Plant within the Knottingley WF11 area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively and continuously monitor all plant processing.
• Sort machines and screens, ensuring they are clean and operating to their maximum efficiency.
• Ensure all processes meet safety and quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and manage emergency protocols related to waste treatment processes.
• Respond to any machinery issues, plant bottlenecks or blockages, and react to plant alarms, rectifying or reporting accordingly.
• Make sure that all landings, walkways, and stairs are kept free of debris at all times.
• Ensure all landings and machines are kept clean at all times; report and/or rectify any spillage quickly and effectively.
• Complete relevant paperwork accurately at the start and end of every shift to confirm an effective shift handover.
• Act upon any issues found accordingly or report as required.
• Operate the company FLT as required (if trained).
• Keep all machines free of a build-up of dust.
• Relieve other plant operative roles as required to cover break times and holiday cover.
• Monitor all waste streams throughout the shift and address any adverse variations quickly and effectively.
• Assist Maintenance during plant downtimes, ensuring supervision or familiarity with task requirements and safety needs.

Key Skills:

• A good knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Possess good leadership skills and abilities.
• Hold a current FLT license.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Possess good IT skills.
• Possess logical fault-finding skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workloads simultaneously.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Have a good understanding of the 5s culture.

If this is of interest to you, please contact Michelle Ings at HRGO Recruitment - East London Branch on 01708 220023.