Forklift /FLT Driver / Operative

SUEZ; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000

Job description

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 UKis 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.