Environmental Operative

Day Shifts (Monday to Friday) - Alternate Week Shift Pattern (6am-3pm / 9am-6pm)
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for controlling the movement of Lorries within the yard, maintaining a safe area at all times
Ensure all relevant Standard Operating Procedures and Working Instructions are adhered to at all times
Ensure the quality of raw stockpiles are kept at optimum levels
Ensure the yard and weighbridge areas are kept clean and tidy at all times
Cover the weighbridge as required including holiday cover
Responsible for inspecting all incoming loads prior to, during and after tipping
Report any issues with incoming loads to the relevant personnel and complete any required paperwork
Report any other issues that may come to your attention in the yard area such as H&S, quality, engineering and damages, completing any job request forms or other paperwork that may be required
Monitor all site waste skips on an ongoing basis and report any issues or exchanges required
Remove colour, ceramics, metals, pyro-ceramics, paper, plastics and any other contaminants from raw stock deliveries
Assist with plant breakdowns or engineering tasks as required within your capabilities
Ensure you have the correct PPE for any given tasks, in an appropriate condition and is being worn correctly
Assist in the cleaning of the plant
Complete any paperwork required
Accept and check deliveries of parts and spares being delivered into the yard area, inform the relevant personnel, sign delivery notes and return them to the office
For deliveries of screens, lag films, lag cardboard tubes, lag and mag glasses and capping rubbers make sure they are put away and stored in their correct locations
Maintain sufficient stocks of pre-cut cardboard tubes and screen rubbers
Maintain a stock level of cardboard tubes and lag films
Periodically during the day check processed stockpiles and remove any visible contaminants
Keep yard drains flowing and free from blockages
Ensure perimeter fences are kept litter free and report any damage
Keep the smoking shelter and surrounding area clean and tidy
Maintain good housekeeping standards around skips and containers
Step in and cover plant production duties as required and in times of labour shortages
Carry out quality tests as required
Operate, maintain and fill up with diesel the Tennant Sweeper
Operate, maintain and fill up with diesel the FLT
Carry out any other duties as required by business needs that are within your capabilities
Assist the Maintenance team during plant downtimes ensuring you are either supervised or fully conversant with the task requirements and safety needs
Key Skills and Competencies
Good knowledge of health and safety practices
Hold an IOSH managing safely certificate (Preferred)
Hold a First Aiders certificate
Hold a Fire Awareness certificate
Hold a current FLT license
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £28,000 to £29,000
Schedule:

• Day shift
  
• Monday to Friday