Are you an experienced Loading Shovel Operative, with the relevant and current licences? Would you like to bring your talents to a pioneering green business, dedicated to improving the environment?
When you join SUEZ, you get more than a brand-new role. Your work will help us deliver innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for water and waste management. You will get a chance to help us preserve and restore our planet’s natural capital for future generations. It’s a career that’s not only exciting, but full of opportunities as well as professional and personal fulfilment.
About the role
Based at Launceston Transfer Station, Launceston
1. Salary £12.24 per hour / £30,336.64 per annum
2. Working Up to 47.5 hours a week
3. Monday - Friday 07:00am - 17:00pm
4. Saturday 07:30am -13:30pm
5. Full PPE provided
What will I be doing?
You will carry out duties individually, or as a member of a team, for operations to control, transfer and stockpile waste & recyclables at a busy material transfer station.
The role will involve:
6. Operating mobile plant, including cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
7. Managing traffic, such as guiding tipping vehicles.
8. Co-operating directly with customers and members of the public, providing excellent customer service.
9. Any other duties that are reasonably requested within the scope of the job-role, including undertaking first aider / fire safety duties on site.
What are the requirements?
We are looking for an enthusiastic team player, who will be expected to obtain a working knowledge of the site licence / permit system and who will work to ensure site operations meet the standards required. You'll need a flexible approach, working in a challenging environment, expected to provide cover for annual leave and on occasion to help cover weekends, as well as:
10. Operational experience is preferred but not required, as training will be given
11. 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.
12. Prior waste / recycling or similar process environment highly advantageous
13. Excellent understanding and approach to health & safety
14. Good IT skills.
Who we are
We thank our people for all they do with development opportunities, wide-ranging benefits and rewards that reflect their hard work. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.