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Machine Operator

Unimetals
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M24WU, England

Salary

£12.4 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking candidates for a position in the recycling and environmental sustainability industry based in Manchester.
  • The role involves safely loading, sorting, and unloading scrap metal while maintaining good housekeeping standards.
  • Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, with a salary of £25,000 to £30,000 per year.
  • Key responsibilities include ensuring safe operations, conducting daily checks, and coordinating with team members to process loads correctly.
  • Unimetals promotes an inclusive work environment and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

We are looking for candidates who would be interested in working in the recycling and environmental sustainability industry. This position is responsible for carrying out all activities necessary to ensure the safe loading, sorting and unloading of scrap metal. You will also organise material to ensure good standards of housekeeping are met. Working in our Manchester site, the successful candidate will be part of team working under the supervision of a knowledgeable and supportive Site Manager.

As part of our core values, Unimetals offers an inclusive and dynamic environment and we welcome people from a variety of different backgrounds.

Key Machine Operator Responsibilities

  • Ensure vehicles are loaded and unloaded in a safe and proper manner
  • Safely stockpile various grades of scrap metal, and assist with the loading and unloading of ships
  • Ensure materials are stored in accordance with company policy
  • Ensure daily checks are completed
  • Attend any training courses that the company proposes
  • Co-ordinate with other operatives to ensure the correct processing of all loads
  • Carry out final inspection of dispatched scrap materials
  • Process material to conform with grade specifications as directed by Site Supervisor
  • Assist in the scheduling of inward and outward transport
  • Liaise with customers, drivers and contractors who visit the site
  • Ensure the working area is kept in a clean and tidy state at all times
  • Able to work flexible working hours to include occasional evenings and weekends to facilitate loading
  • Perform such other duties as the Company may from time to time reasonably require
  • Comply with all Company policies related to Code of Conduct, Environmental, Health and Safety and Community

Qualifications required for the Machine Operator

  • 360 Material Handler/Wheeled loading shovel experience an advantage
  • FLT licence would be an advantage
  • Proven track record of working within a team environment
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure
  • Exceptional organisational skills
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Integrity and confidentiality

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