Transfer Station Operative

Stericycle; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Stericycle seeks a Transfer Station Plant Operative to support the day-to-day operations of their transfer station, managing the receipt and dispatch of clinical waste while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards. The role requires a high school diploma, a driver's license, and a forklift truck license, as well as strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme and performance-related pay reviews.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee support fund

Online library of self-development & learning

Annual performance related pay review

Referral Scheme

Flu voucher

Eye Test voucher

Qualifications

• Drivers licence required.
• Good level of physical fitness necessary.
• Ability to manage time and complete multi tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive, manage and transfer licensed clinical waste.
• Ensure all paperwork completed in line with company procedures and legislation.
• Assist in training new employees.

Skills

Organisation skills

Good communication

Ability to work under pressure

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Forklift Truck licence

Power tools

Job description

About Us:

Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one’s identity.

Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

Position Purpose:

The Transfer Station Plant Operative assists in the day to day operation of the transfer station. The Operative will be responsible for the receipt and dispatch of licensed clinical waste in line with company and legislative requirements, whilst maintaining the highest standards of Health & Safety throughout.

Key Job Activities:

To receive, manage and transfer out licensed clinical waste within the facility and ensure all paperwork is completed in line with company procedure and legislation. Ensure waste is properly segregated on arrival and dispatch to and from the facility.

Loose waste handling / manual handling trailer loading / Sharps trailer loading. To load and unload waste into bins and containers. Use and operate the waste tracking systems that are used by the company.

To assist in the training of new employees to the department.

Ensure bins are clean and serviceable by using the bin washer and carry out maintenance of clinical waste bins.

To work alongside outlined Standard Operational Procedures.

General housekeeping of the facility.

To observe Health & Safety Regulations, other relevant legislation and safe working practices.

Education:

Required Education: High School or equivalent.

Experience (EMEAA):

Preferred Experience: Basic knowledge.

Required: Drivers Licence, Forklift Truck licence.

Occasional use of power tools.

Good level of physical fitness.

Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.

Good communicator.

Ability to work without supervision.

Ability to manage time and complete multi tasks in line with timescales.

Self-motivated, reliable and enthusiastic.

Team player.

Able to work effectively under pressure.

Certifications and/or Licenses: Benefits:

Stericycle offers you:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to SteriCares, our employee support fund
• Stericycle University – Our online library of self-development & learning
• Annual performance related pay review.
• Referral Scheme (Earn by introducing people in your network to the Stericycle family)
• Flu voucher
• Eye Test voucher
• And more…

Disclaimer:

The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and it does not constitute any right or guarantee of employment condition. This position is open to people with disabilities. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources and risks prevention policies and local laws. To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.