Plant Operator – Waste Processing & Safe Operations

Stericycle; Oldham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to SteriCares

Job summary

Stericycle is seeking a Plant/Processing Operations candidate in the UK to support receipt, treatment and disposal of clinical waste, ensuring high plant availability and productivity in line with procedures and regulatory requirements.

Key duties include unloading vehicles, weighing containers, coordinating deliveries, safe handling, and operating a forklift if required, with flexibility for shift work and a proactive safety mindset.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Self-motivation

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Team player

Work under pressure

Good health

Initiative

Punctuality

Shift work

Flexibility

Tools

Forklift truck

Job description

Stericycle is seeking a Plant/Processing Operations candidate in the UK to support receipt, treatment and disposal of clinical waste, ensuring high plant availability and productivity in line with procedures and regulatory requirements.

Key duties include unloading vehicles, weighing containers, coordinating deliveries, safe handling, and operating a forklift if required, with flexibility for shift work and a proactive safety mindset.