The role involves operating loading shovels and other plant equipment at waste sites, ensuring the delivery of a safe and efficient service.
This position is key to maintaining the sites and contributing to the benefit of the people of Leicestershire.
Day to day of the role:
* Operate loading shovel and plant, including loading vehicles and managing waste.
* Engage with internal and external site users, maintaining positive and cooperative working relationships.
* Ensure activities are delivered efficiently and effectively.
* Receive deliveries, check records for compliance, and operate safely on site.
* Maintain accurate and current paper-based and electronic records.
* Use equipment and systems, including the weighbridge, to ensure site safety and efficiency.
* Operate telehandler and baler (once trained) to load/unload products on site. • Sort, clean, compact, or shred waste as required using various equipment.
* Load outgoing vehicles to specification and document accurately.
* Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.
* Assist with site user inductions and promote safe site usage.
* Adhere to health and safety, quality, and environmental management systems.
* Support new team members and help them understand processes and procedures.
* Identify opportunities to improve customer service and recycling rates.
* Support the achievement of all service levels.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Experience in operating loading shovels and plant equipment, or willingness to be trained.
* Good communication skills and the ability to engage cooperatively with team members and site users.
* Attention to detail for maintaining accurate records and compliance.
* Knowledge of health and safety procedures and safe systems of work.
* Ability to work as part of a team and support new members.
* A proactive approach to improving customer service and recycling rates
Salary description
£14.00 - £14.00 per year