Job Title: Site Operative – LBV

Location: Lower Bank View Treatment Plant – L20 8PT
Job Type: Full Time
Reporting to: Team Leader

About us

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

The Role

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

Skill 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 HAVES

• 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

To apply please send your CV and a cover letter to hr@wastecare.co.uk