Plant Operator

Shred-it; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in Ipswich is looking for a dedicated individual to assist in the daily operations of their plant focusing on clinical waste disposal. Responsibilities include unloading vehicles, managing waste containers, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates should be self-motivated and able to work under pressure. This role offers various benefits including a contributory pension scheme and performance-related pay reviews.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee support fund

Online library for self-development

Annual performance-related pay review

Referral Scheme

Flu voucher

Eye Test voucher

Qualifications

• Reliability and enthusiasm.
• Good health record.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Operate fork lift truck if required.
• Unload vehicles and trailers.
• Maintain company operational records.

Skills

Self-motivated

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 notice 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.

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.

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