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Kenect Recruitment Ltd; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

McGinley Support Services Infrastructure Ltd is seeking a Plant Operative to join their site on a permanent basis. You will work as part of a team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations on site, contributing to lean and 5S activities and maintaining safety and compliance.

The role involves operating fixed and mobile plant, performing pre-operational checks, and supporting waste handling and loading duties in line with site procedures.

Qualifications

• Full training will be provided.
• Manual handling tasks will be involved.
• Teamwork and ability to work independently.
• Experience in Waste Industry or high-volume production desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate fixed plant e.g. compactors and assist with mobile plant tasks as required.
• Carry out daily checks and maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Ensure deliveries of waste comply with site licences and paperwork.
• Direct vehicles to disposal areas and assist with off-loading when required.
• Support sampling activities and assist production during downtime.
• Keep the site clean and tidy and participate in lean/5S activities.

Skills

Manual handling

Teamwork

Job description

Role Overview

Due to continued growth and expansion, our prestigious client now has a rare opportunity for a Plant Operative to join their growing team on a permanent basis. This is a fanatic opportunity for someone to join a growing business within the local area, working as part of a team to ensure the smooth day to day operation onsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary application is for Compactor operators with the possibly of progression to gantry crane and mobile plant (telehandler) followed by future development to Loading Shovel, Container Handling Unit & 360 material handler)
• To ensure the safe and efficient operation of fixed machinery, such as compactors.
• To sustain the completion of preoperational safety and operator checks.
• Completing daily checks and maintenance of mobile plant, Fixed Plant and equipment used at the facility.
• Ensuring that all deliveries of waste are following the site licence, and any associated paperwork is completed.
• Carry out inspections on incoming product(s) in line with the site Waste Acceptance Criteria and report any non-compliant loads.
• To direct customer's vehicles to the various disposal areas and assist them with off-loading as required.
• Ensuring compliance with all material export requirements such as photo's, paperwork and container seals.
• Assisting Sampling Operatives with collection of output samples.
• To comply fully with all company and local procedures.
• To ensure the site is kept clean and tidy at all times.
• To assist Production staff with their duties during end of shift clean-ups and plant downtime.
• Contributing to lean and 5's activities across the site in order to maintain a clean, organised and efficient workplace.
• To work as part of a team to maintain an efficient and cost-effective operation.
• Ensuring that all tasks are completed in line with company and H&S policy.
• Any other duties that are reasonably requested within the scope of the job role.

Requirements

• FULL TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED
• Manual handling tasks will be involved
• Somone who can work as part of a team as well as individually.
• Previous experience within the Waste Industry or within a high volume production process is desirable.

McGinley Support Services Infrastructure Ltd