Site Operative – LBV

Job Description

Established in 1980, the WasteCare Group now employs over 500 people based at 9 regional service centres and 8 recycling facilities throughout the UK. We collect and recycle over 200,000 tonnes of hazardous and difficult waste, on behalf of over 20,000 organisations annually throughout the UK. Our growth and success are due to our commitment to providing our clients with a first-class service combined with the highest environmental standards. As a private company, we are continually investing in innovative technology and sustainable growth. This has enabled us to combine a deep understanding of our clients’ requirements with a uniquely flexible service that can be readily tailored to any organisational requirement, within an evolving market and ever-changing regulation

Reporting to

Team Leader

Key Duties

Working as part of a small established team on a shift system.
Responsible for the safe operation of plant and equipment accordance to the company and local procedures.
To ensure site license/permit and working plan conditions are adhered to
Adhere to all local and company Health & Safety procedures
To operate a variety of process equipment under the direction of the Team Leader and senior site staff
Receive and supervise tanker loading/off-loading
To operate tank farm systems including transfer to acid plant
To operate acid plant and process batches as per site instructions from Team Leader, Site Chemists and senior members of staff
To carry out all activities to a high standard of housekeeping
To accurately complete all documentation relevant to site activities
Sample all processes under the direction of the Chemists and Team Leaders
Operation mobile plant including FLT’s, Ro-Ro and site tanker
Undertake pre-use inspections of all mobile plant
To adhere to local site procedures and risk assessments
Reporting to Team Leader and site defects
To work closely with other site personnel, customers and drivers
Completion of shift logs and handover with Team Leader and other operatives
Perform other reasonable duties as and when directed by site management

Essential Requirements

Experience of Chemical Operations
Working knowledge of waste industry preferred but not essential
Knowledge of safety aspects of plant operation
Valid driving license – required
Fork Lift Truck license – required
Class 2 driving license – desirable

Nice To Have

A sense of humour
Ability to work under pressure
Good organisation skills

Personality Type

PASSIONATE – We care about our colleagues and our customers. You’ll be passionate about delivering an exceptional service.
CHALLENGING – we’re always looking to improve and find the best way.
DETERMINED – Things aren’t always easy, and change is hard, but we need to keep evolving. You’ll want to see things through to completion, even when the going gets tough.
GROUNDED – We’re down to earth and straight-talking, this isn’t a glamourous industry, but it is fascinating, and you’ll need to be comfortable dealing with a wide range of personalities.
INTELLIGENT – Our business is complicated, and you’ll need to be able to pick things up quickly, even when they’re new concepts

We Offer

Generous holiday allowance starting with 30 days holidays (including Bank Holidays)
Flexible start and finish times – with a focus on results
Death in service benefit – 2 x your annual salary
Contributory pension scheme
Discounts on our refurbished IT and domestic appliances