We have an opportunity for an individual to join our team as a plant operator. The role is based at Allerton Waste Recovery Park near Knaresborough (HG5). In this role, you will be trained and given the skills to perform a variety of cross-functional skilled technical duties to ensure the ongoing operation and productivity of the facility. We are looking to train someone to operate the baler, drive mobile plant such as a forklift truck / front-loaded shovel, and operate an overhead grab crane.
Requirements
* Must have a full and valid driving license
* Fork lift truck license (essential)
Salary and Working Hours
* Salary for the role is £30,000 per annum
* Weekly shift pattern of 6am-2pm / 2pm – 10pm (Monday – Friday)
* Opportunity for Saturday overtime – time and a half
Key Responsibilities
* Operation of the baler machine
* Operating the overhead crane
* Reporting any HSE hazards or incidents to the Shift Supervisor / Lead Supervisor
* Operating mobile plant, including forklift truck, telehandler, front-loading shovel, 360 excavators
* Performing first-line maintenance on equipment
* Management and removal of the IBA (Incinerated Bottom Ash)
* Maintaining clean working conditions in the fuel reception area, tipping hall, and delivery routes
* Carrying out waste inspections and reporting non-conforming waste
* Loading collection vehicles and static plant
* Reporting all Near Misses, Incidents, Safety, and Environmental concerns using Thalia’s Airsweb System
* Maintaining housekeeping standards throughout the facility
* Ensuring that all waste is handled and received in accordance with company procedures and legislation
* Ensuring that all tools, mobile plant, and equipment checks are carried out daily and defects are reported
* Controlling the feeding process of waste into treatment lines to ensure required treatment efficiencies
* Ensuring the welfare and safety of all operatives and compliance with health, safety, welfare, and environmental regulations
Skills and Experience
* Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
* FLT License (essential)
* A flexible approach to working
* Ability to work in a changing, fast-paced environment
* Willingness to learn
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