Waste Transfer Plant Operator — Safe, Team‑Driven & Practical

SUEZ; Fareham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SUEZ in Fareham is seeking a hands-on Operations Associate to control, transfer and stockpile waste and recyclables at a busy transfer station. You will operate mobile and fixed plant, manage traffic, and ensure accurate weighbridge records, while upholding health and safety standards and delivering excellent customer service to visitors.

The role may require cover for annual leave and occasional weekend work, with opportunities for personal development and progression within a supportive team

Qualifications

• Operational experience and current licences for loading shovel, 360 tele-handler and forklift.
• Opportunity to undertake personal development to obtain skills for waste acceptance, maintenance of site equipment, infrastructure and operation of site machinery.
• Prior waste / recycling or similar process environment highly advantageous
• Excellent understanding and approach to health & safety
• Great communication and customer service skills
• Good IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile and fixed plant, including cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Manage traffic, such as guiding tipping vehicles.
• Operate the weighbridge and accurately record the weight and other specified details of vehicles both entering and leaving the site.
• Ensure that SUEZ 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 and with other employees in order to comply with site permits, all applicable legislation and SUEZ Policies and Procedures.
• Co-operating directly with customers and members of the public, providing excellent customer service.
• Any other duties that are reasonably requested within the scope of the job-role, including undertaking first aider / fire safety duties on site.

Skills

Operational experience

Health & safety

Customer service

IT skills

Tools

Loading shovel licence

360 tele-handler licence

Forklift licence

Job description

SUEZ in Fareham is seeking a hands-on Operations Associate to control, transfer and stockpile waste and recyclables at a busy transfer station. You will operate mobile and fixed plant, manage traffic, and ensure accurate weighbridge records, while upholding health and safety standards and delivering excellent customer service to visitors.

The role may require cover for annual leave and occasional weekend work, with opportunities for personal development and progression within a supportive team