Waste Transfer Plant Operator - Team Player & Safe Ops

SUEZ; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

SUEZ is seeking a hands-on Waste Transfer Station operative in Preston to work as part of a team or independently. You will operate mobile and fixed plant, manage vehicle traffic, and run the weighbridge with accurate recording of vehicle weights and details.

The role requires licences for loading shovel, 360 tele-handler, and forklift, plus a strong commitment to health & safety and excellent customer service. Willingness to cover weekends and provide support as needed is expected.

Qualifications

• Operational experience and current licences for loading shovel, 360 tele-handler and forklift.
• You’ll have the 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

• Operating mobile and fixed plant, including cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Managing 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

Team player

Health & safety

Customer service

Communication

IT skills

Tools

Loading shovel licence

360 tele-handler licence

Forklift licence

Job description

SUEZ is seeking a hands-on Waste Transfer Station operative in Preston to work as part of a team or independently. You will operate mobile and fixed plant, manage vehicle traffic, and run the weighbridge with accurate recording of vehicle weights and details.

The role requires licences for loading shovel, 360 tele-handler, and forklift, plus a strong commitment to health & safety and excellent customer service. Willingness to cover weekends and provide support as needed is expected.