Plant Operator

Shred-it; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in Bristol is seeking a motivated individual to assist in the daily operations of their plant. Responsibilities include unloading vehicles, managing waste, ensuring cleanliness of containers, and complying with safety protocols. The ideal candidate should be reliable, self-motivated, and able to work effectively under pressure. This position offers various benefits including a pension scheme and performance-related pay reviews.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to employee support fund

Online library for self-development

Annual performance related pay review

Referral Scheme

Flu voucher

Eye Test voucher

Qualifications

• Good health record.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Punctual.

Responsibilities

• Unloading vehicles and trailers.
• Manoeuvring waste and weighing containers.
• Ensuring waste containers are cleaned and stored.
• Co-ordinating delivery paperwork.
• Observing and complying with safety notices.

Skills

Self-motivated

Reliable

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Flexible approach to hours

Job description

Overview

To assist in the day to day operation of the plant for the receipt, treatment and disposal of clinical waste, so as to achieve maximum plant availability and productivity in accordance with company operational procedures and legislative obligations or requirements.

Responsibilities

• Unloading of vehicles and trailers (site specific).
• The effective manoeuvring of waste on the plant and weighing of containers.
• To ensure that the waste containers are emptied, cleaned thoroughly and readily available in a suitable 'empty' storage area ready for collection.
• To co-ordinate the paperwork and reception of all deliveries to the plant, including that of suppliers and contractors.
• To oversee the safe handling into containers by the respective deliverer, in the event loose waste is delivered to the site.
• Operate fork Lift truck if required.
• To participate in plant shutdowns as necessary.
• To maintain company operational records and data, specific to the job function.
• To draw attention to Management any major defects, concerns or problems to the equipment or building, prior to actioning.
• To work under the directions of and assist the Shift Supervisor and Plant Manager in his or her duties in the event of a breakdown or controlled stoppage.
• To observe and comply with all safety notices and signs and to ensure that all work is carried out in a safe and proper manner at all times.
• To attend training courses or instruction specific to the job as required.
• Additional duties as necessary to ensure safe compliance and continuation of operations of the plant.
• To comply with company health & safety procedures.

Qualifications / Requirements

Self-motivated, reliable and enthusiastic. A team player, well able to work effectively under pressure and who is looking for a challenge. Good health record. Able to work on own initiative. Punctual. Demonstrate a flexible approach to hours including shift work.

About Stericycle

Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one's identity. Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

Benefits

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to SteriCares, our employee support fund
• Stericycle University - Our online library of self-development & learning
• Annual performance related pay review.
• Referral Scheme (Earn by introducing people in your network to the Stericycle family)
• Flu voucher
• Eye Test voucher
• And more…