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Lancashire Renewables Ltd; Borough of Wyre; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

27 days leave (+ bank holidays)

Death in service cover

Free on-site parking

Sick pay scheme (26 weeks)

Cycle to work scheme

Role-specific training

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Lancashire Renewables Ltd. is seeking a Mobile Plant Relief Operative for our Thornton site on a 2-shift system. You will safely operate mobile plant equipment, support processing operations, and assist with general duties across the site.

We value safe working practices and good communication with the weighbridge, logistics and maintenance teams. The role includes paperwork, safety briefs, and PPE provision. Enquiries: [e-mail]

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic mobile plant inspections and daily safety checks.
• Strong communication skills, including the effective use of radio communications.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive approach to working as part of a team.
• A strong commitment to health, safety, and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate mobile plant equipment across the site and support processing operations.
• Assist the mobile plant team and carry out general process operative activities as required.
• Liaise with weighbridge, logistics, maintenance and other site operatives to maintain smooth operations.

Skills

Mobile plant checks

Radio communications

Time management

Teamwork

Health & safety

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisenfor an individual to join the Operations teamat Lancashire Renewables Ltd. working on a

2-shift system at our Thornton facility.

What you’ll be doing

The Mobile Plant Relief Operative will be responsible for the safe undertaking of mobile plant activities within the waste

processing operation. Additionally, when required, support the mobile plant team and carry out general process operative

activities associated with processing operations and the general site.

This role involves safely and efficiently operating mobile plant equipment across the site and supporting general processing

activities to keep everything running smoothly. You’ll work closely with the weighbridge team, logistics, maintenance, and other

site operatives to keep waste processing operations on track, jumping in with hands-on help when needed. You’ll also take care of

routine paperwork and attend regular team meetings and safety briefings. Staying safe and compliant is a big part of the job, so

you'll carry out checks on vehicles, handle basic maintenance, and help keep the site clean and tidy.

What you will bring

• Knowledge of basic mobile plant inspections and daily safety checks.
• Strong communication skills, including the effective use of radio communications.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive approach to working as part of a team.
• A strong commitment to health, safety, and safe working practices.

What we offer you

• Company contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%.
• 27 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays – increasing to 31 days after 5 years.
• Death in Service cover – 4x Salary.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Company sick pay scheme– up to 26 weeks dependent on length of service.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Role-specific training.
• Benefits portal including lifestyle savings.
• Wellbeing support for mental health.
• All required PPE and other relevant equipment supplied.

Who are we?

Lancashire Renewables Ltd was established for the operation and management of the two waste treatment facilities built for the

Our two facilities in Thornton and Leyland are manned 365 days a year. Both sites can process over 5,000 tonnes of residual

(black bin bag) waste per week and divert 95% of this material away from landfill.

Our aim is to achieve a sustainable future for Lancashire by providing services to process biodegradable and non-biodegradable

household waste andour people are vital in helping us achieve this.

Our employees work in a variety of operations, maintenance, logistics and support roles across our two sites in Leyland and

Thornton, actively encouraging internal growth through development and training programmes.

We are dedicated to providing a positive, supportive work environment with a strong focus on the health, safety, and wellbeing of

all our employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer:

Diversity and inclusion are important to us at Lancashire Renewables, and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves

at work. We value and actively seek out a richly diverse range of talent, and our policies ensure that every job application and

employee is treated fairly, with equal opportunity to succeed.

Allrolesaresubjecttothefollowing:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

• Satisfactory completion of a Company medical which includes testing for drugs and alcohol. The Company operates a

  zero-tolerance policy regarding the taking or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol whilst on duty and carry out

• £27,831 - £33,647 With enhancements the salary range will be £36180 - £43741

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

For Enquiries: [e-mail] [[e-mail]]

Please note that the advert may be closed early if we receive sufficient applications.