Transfer Station Operative

SUEZ; Hexham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Hexham is looking for a dedicated team player to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while managing site operations. This role involves operating various machinery, maintaining accurate records, and cooperating with colleagues to uphold site policies. Candidates should be enthusiastic, flexible in their approach, and willing to engage in personal development for skill enhancement. A commitment to acting with respect and integrity is essential.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic team player expected to understand site licence/permit and exceed operational standards.
• Willingness to cover holiday and sick days is required.
• Personal development for skills in waste acceptance and equipment operation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and welfare duties.
• Operate weighbridge and loading shovel for material handling.
• Maintain accurate records and perform daily stock takes.

Skills

Flexible approach to work

Basic administration skills

Cooperation with site rules

Job description

What will I be doing?

• Ensuring that within your areas of responsibility, SUEZ R & R complies fully with its legal duties in respect of the health, safety and welfare of its employees and of other people who may be affected by his/her actions or omissions
• Co-operating with SUEZ R & R and with other employees in order to comply with site permit and all applicable legislation which complies with SUEZ R & R Policies and Procedures.
• To undertake first aider duties and fire warden duties on site.
• Any other duties that are reasonably requested within the scope of the job-role
• Operating the weighbridge and following waste acceptance procedures to ensure correct and safe import and export of materials.
• Operating the loading shovel to stockpile material and load wagons for the export of material
• Maintaining accurate records for the import and export of material and of all activities on the site.
• Daily Stock takes and daily input of load details for stand alone HWRC’s
• Maintenance of site equipment and tools
• Ensuring that within his/her areas of responsibility, SUEZ Recycling & Recovery UK Ltd complies fully with its legal duties in respect of the health, safety and welfare of its employees and of other people who may be affected by his/her actions or omissions. Including site visitors and contractors.
• Co-operating with SUEZ R & R UK Ltd and with other employees in order to comply with site permit, all applicable legislation and SUEZ R & R UK Ltd Policies and Procedures
• Undertaking first aider duties and fire warden duties on site
• Any other duties that are reasonably requested within the scope of the job-role

What are the requirements?

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player, who will be expected to obtain a full working understanding of the site licence / permit and who will work to ensure site operations exceed the standards required.

• A flexible approach to work will be advantageous, as you will be expected to cover holiday and sick days if required.
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake personal development to obtain skills for waste acceptance, operation and maintenance of site equipment.
• Having basic administration skills for the recording of data on SUEZ R & R UK’s reporting systems will also be advantageous.
• In line with SUEZ R & R UK Values and Ethics Charter the job holder is expected to act with respect, integrity and in an ethical manner at all times.