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Plant OperativeBiffa Waste Services • Wednesbury, England, GB
Plant Operative

Plant Operative

Biffa Waste Services • Wednesbury, England, GB
5 days ago
Salary
£12.91 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

Plant Operative

Salary: £12.91 per hour

An opportunity has arisen to join the hardworking team at Wednesbury Hazardous Waste Treatment Plant.

We are in need of an experienced Plant Operative to work a 45 hours per week on rotating shifts of 0700 to 1600 and 09:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday. Some flexibility on start finish times may occasionally be required and the work may include some weekends if required.

Operatives will proactively carry out the day-to-day reception, handling, storage, treatment and processing of all incoming and outgoing wastes through Wednesbury Treatment Plant. Paramount to the role is that waste is handled in an approved manner ensuring Health, Safety and Environmental compliance standards are always met.

Operatives will be trained in all aspects of the process. Waste industry experience would be advantageous as would any supervisory experience, first aid, fire marshal training, mobile and or static plant maintenance knowledge.

OPERATIVES REQUIRE

Operatives will be required to perform manual handling duties, when necessary, i.e. sweeping and cleaning of spilled material, sortation, weighing and repacking of packaged goods along with general site housekeeping.

DESIRABLE

  • Counterbalance FLT Licence
  • Telehandler Licence
  • Knowledge & understanding of the requirements of working within a time critical hazardous waste processing environment.

Biffa – we’re changing the way people think about waste

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.

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