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Day Operator
Salary – £26,000 - £32,000 per annum depending on experience (plus benefits)
Hours – 40 hours per week covering Monday – Sunday on Day Shift Rota.
Location – Millerhill, Edinburgh, EH22 1SX
Job Overview
As a Day Operator at FCC Environment, you will support the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the Millerhill Recycling and Energy Recovery Centre (RERC). Your responsibilities include handling tipping hall activities, weighbridge operations, plant and machinery use, and managing traffic and materials on site.
This is a full-time position, working 40 hours weekly on a rotating schedule covering 7 days.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Pension scheme
* Life insurance
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* On-the-job training and progression opportunities
* Recognition scheme
* Referral bonus
* Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, holiday purchase, and more
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Platform
Key Responsibilities
* Operating the weighbridge and maintaining accurate waste records
* Safely operating mobile plant and equipment including cranes, loaders, and forklifts
* Managing tipping hall operations ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance
* Coordinating vehicle movements and traffic management onsite
* Monitoring environmental impacts like dust, odour, and noise
* Conducting site inspections and supporting maintenance activities
* Providing excellent customer service and supporting team KPIs
* Participating in briefings, shift handovers, and promoting safety culture
Candidate Requirements
* Experience in a similar operator role in industrial or waste management settings
* Experience with plant and machinery (training provided if needed)
* Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations
* Flexible, self-motivated, and team-oriented
* Reliable, safety-conscious, and capable of managing dynamic tasks independently
* Strong communication and organizational skills
* Willingness to undertake varied tasks across the site
About FCC Environment
We are a leading waste and resource management company committed to sustainability. Operating over 200 facilities across the UK, we aim to minimize landfill waste by transforming it into valuable resources. Join us in tackling climate change and helping meet the UK’s waste management and energy recovery needs. We are an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and committed to fair employment practices.
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