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Westray Recruitment Consultants; Saltburn by the Sea; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Group is recruiting for an experienced FLT Driver / Rough Terrain Operative to join a busy waste management and recycling facility in the Saltburn-by-the-Sea area. This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity with Monday to Friday hours from 07:30 to 16:00.

The successful candidate will operate FLT and Rough Terrain equipment, loading and unloading waste and recyclable materials, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork within an industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Avalid FLT licence/certificate appropriate to the equipment being operated.
• Previous experience operating FLT equipment within an industrial, warehouse, yard, construction or waste management environment.
• Experience operating Rough Terrain Forklifts is highly desirable.
• The ability to work outdoors in a physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate Forklift Trucks (FLT) and Rough Terrain Forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload waste materials, recyclable materials, containers and pallets.
• Move materials around the site and into processing areas as required.
• Ensure loads are secure and within equipment capacity.
• Maintain clean and safe working areas and cooperate with the team.

Skills

FLT licence

Experienced operator

Full driving licence

Job description

Westray Recruitment Group is currently recruiting for an experiencedFLT Driver / Rough Terrain Operativeto join our client at their busy waste management and recycling facility in the Saltburn-by-the-Sea area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FLT operator looking for a stable, Monday-to-Friday position with the potential to secure a permanent role following a successful temporary period.

What's in it for you?

• £15.00 per hour
• Monday to Friday working hours -07:30 to 16:00
• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• Stable, full-time hours
• Opportunity to work within an established and busy industrial environment
• Ongoing support from the Westray Recruitment team
• Opportunity to develop your experience within the waste management and recycling sector

The Business

Our client is an established organisation operating within the waste management and recycling industry, providing essential services for the processing, handling and movement of waste and recyclable materials.

The site is a busy industrial environment where safety, efficiency and teamwork are key.

Due to continued operational requirements, they are looking to appoint an experienced FLT Driver / Rough Terrain Operative to join their team.

The Role

As an FLT Driver / Rough Terrain Operative, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement, loading and unloading of materials throughout the site.

• OperatingForklift Trucks (FLT)andRough Terrain Forkliftssafely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading waste materials, recyclable materials, containers, skips, pallets and other goods.
• Moving and positioning materials throughout the waste management facility and designated storage areas.
• Loading materials into processing areas, machinery, compactors, hoppers and other designated locations.
• Assisting with the movement and segregation of different waste streams in line with site procedures.
• Ensuring loads are correctly positioned, secure and within the safe operating capacity of the equipment.
• Supporting the loading and unloading of vehicles and waste containers.
• Assisting with general yard and site duties when required.
• Maintaining clean, tidy and safe working areas, access routes and loading areas.
• Working closely with other site operatives, machine operators, drivers and supervisors.
• Identifying and reporting any hazardous, prohibited or incorrectly segregated waste.
Completing relevant paperwork, check sheets and operational records.
• Following all companyHealth & Safety, PPE, environmental and operational procedures.
• Undertaking other reasonable duties as required by the Site Supervisor or Management.

This is an active, hands-on role based outdoors and around heavy machinery, vehicles and waste materials. A strong commitment to Health & Safety is essential at all times.

The Person

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Avalid FLT licence/certificateappropriate to the equipment being operated.
• Previous experience operating FLT equipment within an industrial, warehouse, yard, construction or waste management environment.
• Experience operating Rough Terrain Forkliftsis highly desirable.
• Afull driving licence.
• A good understanding of workplace Health & Safety procedures.
• The ability to work outdoors in a physically demanding environment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A reliable, safety-conscious and responsible approach to work.
• The ability to follow instructions, risk assessments and site procedures.
• A flexible approach and willingness to assist with general site duties when required.