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Waste/Recycling Plant Operative - Shifts

HR GO Recruitment
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Tilbury, Essex RM18 8JA

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Plant Operative position in waste management requires effective monitoring of plant processing and sorting machines to ensure optimal efficiency.
  • Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience and a current FLT license, along with strong leadership and communication skills.
  • The role involves covering senior plant operators and maintaining cleanliness and safety in the work environment during 12-hour continental shifts.
  • Responsibilities include monitoring waste streams, completing shift paperwork, and assisting maintenance during downtimes while adhering to health and safety practices.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the skills and experience required.

PLANT OPERATIVE - WASTE MANAGEMENT

Effectively and continuously monitor all plant processing, sorting machines and screens making sure they are clean and operating to their maximum efficiency.

To respond to any m/c issues, plant bottlenecks or blockages & react to plant alarms rectifying or reporting accordingly.

You should also be able to step up and cover senior plant operators and other plant roles.

  • SHIFTS - ARE ALL 12 HOURS 7 DAYS PER WEEK - CONTINENTAL SHIFT ROTATION

  • 6AM TO 6PM AND 6PM TO 6AM

  • DAYS OFF BETWEEN EACH SHIFT CHANGES

Overview:

  • Make sure that all landings, walkways and stairs are kept free of debris at all times and that any work being carried out is done so in a manner that does not restrict the safe access to keep effective checks on all plant machines and equipment.

  • Ensure all landings and machines are kept clean at all times, any areas that are causing spillage should be reported and/or rectified as quickly and effectively as possible.

  • Make sure that at the start and end of every shift the relevant paperwork is completed accurately to confirm that an effective shift hand over has taken place, everything that needed to be communicated from the previous shifts Plant Operatives has been and that the Plant has been handed over so that it can be operated in a safe working environment.

  • Make sure that any issues found are acted upon accordingly at all times or reported as required.

  • Operate the company FLT as required. (if trained)

  • Keep all machines free of a build up of dust.

  • Relieve other plant operative roles as required to cover break times and holiday cover.

  • Make sure all waste streams are monitored throughout the shift and any adverse variations are addressed quickly and effectively.

  • To assist Maintenance during plant downtimes making sure you are either supervised or fully conversant with the task requirements and safety needs.

This role can get very dusty within the plant operation, PPE Masks are used in this area.

Key Skills:

  • A good knowledge of health and safety practices

  • Possess good leadership skills and abilities

  • Hold a current FLT license

  • Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Possess good I.T skills

  • Possess logical fault-finding skills

  • Ability work manage multiple workloads simultaneously.

  • Ability to work well under pressure.

  • Have a good understanding of the 5s culture.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.