Waste Transfer Station Plant Operative

JT Recruit; Cosby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

JT Recruit is seeking a Waste Transfer Station Plant Operative to oversee acceptance of waste, ensure proper segregation, and operate heavy plant such as backhoe loaders, telehandlers, and forklifts at a RHWS/WTS. The role includes transporting waste and equipment between locations and maintaining site safety.

You will assist with sorting recyclables, ensure compliance with site permits, and support on-site duties and paperwork.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent.
• Loading Shovel / Telehandler tickets or willingness to obtain within 3 months.
• Forklift Truck licence or willingness to obtain within 3 months.
• Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work or willingness to obtain within 3 months.
• Basic knowledge of waste operations and disposal practices.

Responsibilities

• Maximise recycling at a RHWS or WTS as part of the team.
• Assist with segregation of recyclables on site.
• Operate heavy plant (backhoe loader, loading shovel, telehandler, forklift).
• Carry out cleaning and site maintenance of mobile plant.
• Complete regulatory and site paperwork within required timescales.
• Ensure waste entering the site complies with the site permit and procedures.

Skills

Literacy

Maths

First Aid awareness

Education

GCSE English and Mathematics

Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work

Tools

Loading Shovel ticket

Telehandler ticket

Forklift Truck Licence

Job description

The purpose of the waste transfer station plant operative is to oversee the acceptance of waste into a Recycling and Household Waste Site (RHWS) or Waste Transfer Station (WTS), ensure appropriate segregation and sorting of waste and compacting and bulking the waste for onward transport to treatment destinations, regularly operating plant such as backhoe loaders, loading shovels, telehandlers and forklift trucks. The waste transfer station plant operative is also responsible for transporting waste and equipment/ consumables in vans.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. 1. To carry out duties, individually or as a member of a team, to maximise recycling at a RHWS orWTS
2. 2. To assist and help maximise and improve the segregation of recyclables on the site including picking and sorting of waste from trade customers
3. 3. To operate the sites backhoe loader, loading shovel, telehandler, or forklift truck in addition to any other heavy plant as reasonable directed by a supervisor or Waste Operations Officer
4. 4. To undertake cleaning and oversee maintenance of all the site's mobile plant
5. 5. To undertake inspections in line with agreed timescales.
6. 6. To ensure the site's opening and closing times are adhered to at all times according to the relevant site permit and Council operating procedures
7. 7. To complete all regulatory and statutory paperwork as advised by your line manager within the time required
8. 8. To ensure that all waste entering the site is verified as being in accordance with the relevant site permit.
9. 9. To comply with all of the Council's policies and procedures, including safe working procedures.
10. 10. To assist in the traffic management on site, including vehicles entering and exiting the site when moving or exchanging waste containers
11. 11. To carry out your duties in a professional manner.
12. 12. Any other duties that are reasonably requested within the scope of the job-role including assuming responsibility for a supervisor when absent and acting as responsible key holder
13. 13. To cooperate with the Council's and with other employees in order to comply with health and safety legislation and the Council's Health and safety Policies and Procedures
14. 14. To ensure that within his/her areas of responsibility, the Council 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
15. 15. Responsible for protecting and managing information securely, and reporting breaches or suspected information security breaches, in line with Council policies.
16. 16. To drive a box van or similar and transport waste and equipment . consumables between agreed locations
17. 17. To act as and provide cover for Recycling Operatives
18. 18. To report and ensure others are reporting all incidents on site in accordance with Council policy and procedures

Requirements

• Basic level of literacy I Good standard of education including English and Mathematics at GCSE (or equivalent}
• Loading Shovel/ Telehandler Ticket willing to work towards as necessary within a reasonable timeframe (3 months)
• Forklift Truck Licence (or willing to work towards as necessary within a reasonable timeframe (3 months)
• Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work- First Response or equivalent (or willing to work towards as necessary)
• Basic knowledge of Waste Operations (HWRC and WTS)
• Basic knowledge of waste disposal and treatment practices

Rotating shifts -

• Mon – 6.45 to 15.45
• Tue – 6.45 to 15.15
• Wed – 6.45 to 15.45
• Thu – 6.45 to 15.15
• Fri – 6.45 to 15.45
• Mon – 8.30 to 17.30
• Tue – 9.00 to 17.30
• Wed – 8.30 to 17.30
• Thu – 9.00 to 17.30
• Fri – 8.30 to 17.30