Site Operative

Experienced Site Operative?

Do you enjoy working with people, care about the environment and would you like the opportunity to receive health & safety training, with the chance to gain further qualifications?

About The Role

Location: - HWRC - Northumberland

• Salary £12.81 per hour
• This role is permanent 3 days a week.
• Shift pattern: Saturday, Sunday and Mondays
• Within our Northumberland Team we are looking for Site Operatives to join our expanding team.
• Working 36 hours per week in Summer (April to October) & 31.5 hours per week in Winter (November to March)
• Full PPE provided

What will I be doing?

• Advising and assisting the public on how to use the site in order to maximise recovery of material deposited in the sites.
• Maintaining accurate records for the removal of material from the site and of all activities on the site.
• Controlling the exchange of containers, by booking loads with the relevant person thus ensuring the site always has space to segregate and store material correctly.
• Maintaining a tidy site.
• Undertaking first aider duties and fire warden duties on site
• Any other duties that are reasonably requested within the scope of the job-role
• It is an ideal opportunity to learn about the recovery and recycling of household waste.

What are the requirements?

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player, who will be expected to obtain a full working understanding of the site licence / permit and who will work to ensure site operations exceed the standards required.

• A flexible approach to work will be advantageous as you will be expected to cover holiday and sick days if required.
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake personal development to obtain skills for waste acceptance, operation and maintenance of site equipment. Having basic administration skills for the recording of data SUEZ R & R UK Ltd.’s recording and reporting systems will also be advantageous.
• With the potential to gain qualifications including IOSH health & safety, we are looking for an enthusiastic team player who will be expected to join the current site team to ensure operations exceed the standards required.

Who we are

We thank our people for all they do with development opportunities, wide-ranging benefits and rewards that reflect their hard work. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.