Recyclling Operative
Job Summary
On site operative required for a manufacturing facility in Cramlington NE23.
Recycling Operative - must have FLT licence (counterbalance) /experience.
Warehousing experience preferable.
Duties will include all general tasks around the on site collection, sorting, containment and preparation of recycling and waste materials for dispatch.
Alternating shift pattern - with weekend work rota ( O/T rate for weekend and after 40 hours)
Shift 1: Mon - Thurs ( 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. ) Friday ( 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
Shift 2: Mon - Thurs ( 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. ) Friday (2 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
NOTE : The late shift carries a £1 hr uplift /bonus ( @ £13.21 p/h)
There is a shared rota with colleagues to cover Saturday and Sunday work ( currently every 3 weeks ) for which overtime rates apply ( Saturday x 1.5 day rate / Sunday x2 day rate) and is normally for 4-5 hours per morning.
Responsibilities and Duties
All aspects of waste collection and segregation to support the recycling programme on a customer site. Main role is collecting pre-segregated recycling materials from around the facility and checking/sorting for off site recovery.
Loading and unloading vehicles;
Undertaking cleaning and packaging activities.
Work will involve the use of forklift at times although work will be split with general cleaning and labouring tasks.
Main duties include:-
* Collecting materials from around the facility
* Working with recycling equipment as required,
* Manually sorting and grading specific recyclable materials for onward recovery
* Operating forklift truck
* Loading and unloading vehicles.
* Conducting daily checks of forklift, machinery, plant, and equipment.
* General storage and warehousing tasks - ensuring the safe and secure operation of those areas.
* Assisting with cleaning duties as requested and specifically keeping their area clean, tidy and walkways and escape routes free from obstruction.
* Liaising with chemists and hazardous waste technical staff to identify and prepare consignments
* Any other task allocated by the customer in relation to the on-site service.
Qualifications and Skills
Forklift truck essential
Warehousing preferred
Benefits
Company pension scheme in place
Pro-rata 20 days holiday + Bank holidays
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Licence/Certification:
* forklift Licence (required)
Work Location: In person