Are you an experienced counterbalance FLT / forklift driver, who has worked in a busy production process environment? Would you like to bring this experience to an organisation dedicated to creating a greener UK?
When you join SUEZ, you get more than a brand-new role. Your work will help us deliver innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for water and waste management. You will get a chance to help us preserve and restore our planet's natural capital for future generations. It's a career that's not only exciting, but full of opportunities as well as professional and personal fulfilment.
About the role
Location: Bodmin Material Recycling Facility, Cornwall
* Salary £33,112.56, £13.40 per hour
* Working 47.5 hours per week
* Shift: Monday - Friday
* Start time: 07:00am - 17:00pm
* Working every Bank Holiday overtime x2 plus a day in lieu
* Full PPE provided
What will I be doing?
You will operate a counterbalance forklift truck to both feed the raw material and load out the sorted bales of recovered material.
This role involves:
* You will operate the production equipment and carry out quality sampling checks.
* You will assist with the resolution of plant stoppages / blockages.
* You will carry out housekeeping duties in line with our 5's lean objectives.
* Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be involved with the day-to-day recycling operations.
* Under the direction of management, you will ensure compliance with relevant legislation, health and safety issues and company policies.
* You will work with our customers to maximise reduce, reuse and recycle of waste materials produced at the site.
* You will control the exchange of containers by booking loads with the relevant person, thus ensuring the site always has space to segregate and store material correctly.
* You will maintain a safe and tidy site within your areas of responsibility.
* Any other duties that are reasonably requested within the scope of the job-role
What are the requirements?
You will need to hold a valid counterbalance forklift truck (FLT) license and, as additional mobile plant use is a key part of this role.
Other requirements include:
* We are looking for an enthusiastic team player, who will be expected to join the current site team to ensure site operations exceed the standards required.
* An excellent level of customer service and teamwork is a key part of this role.
* A flexible approach to work will be advantageous as you will be expected to cover holiday and sick days if required.
* A safety conscious person with the desire to develop and embrace change to promote continuous improvement.
* Previous experience within the waste industry or other high-volume production processes is an advantage, but not a necessity (training will be given).
Who we are
At SUEZ the efficient and sustainable management of resources around the UK is at the heart of everything we do. Respect – acting ethically and with integrity – is one of our core values. We're passionate about the environment and believe in protecting our world. With true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond and ensure that our local communities have access to essential water and waste services.