PLANT OPERATIVE - WASTE MANAGEMENT - Knottingley WF11 0HP

WASTE PLANT OPERATIVE - (Within WASTE MANAGEMENT)

You MUST be a Driver for this role - due to location (no public transport)

SHIFTS: DAYS & NIGHT shifts (From: 6am - 6pm / 6pm - 6am)

LOCATION: Knottingley WF11 0HP

This role is a Temporary role STARTING ASAP

HRGO Recruitment are recruiting for Plant Operatives to work in a busy Waste Plant within the Knottingley WF11 area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively and continuously monitor all plant processing.
• Sort machines and screens, ensuring they are clean and operating to their maximum efficiency.
• Ensure all processes meet safety and quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and manage emergency protocols related to waste treatment processes.
• Respond to any machinery issues, plant bottlenecks or blockages, and react to plant alarms, rectifying or reporting accordingly.

Please note: This role is very dusty within the plant operation. PPE Masks are used in this area.

Overview:

• Ensure all landings, walkways, and stairs are kept free of debris at all times.
• Ensure all landings and machines are kept clean at all times; any areas causing spillage should be reported and rectified quickly.
• Complete relevant paperwork accurately at the start and end of every shift to confirm effective handover.
• Act upon any issues found or report as required.
• Operate the company FLT as required (if trained).
• Keep all machines free of dust build-up.
• Relieve other plant operative roles as required for breaks and holidays.
• Monitor all waste streams throughout the shift and address any adverse variations quickly.
• Assist Maintenance during plant downtimes, ensuring supervision or familiarity with task requirements and safety needs.

Key Skills:

• Good knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Strong leadership skills and abilities.
• Current FLT license.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good IT skills.
• Logical fault-finding skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workloads simultaneously.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Good understanding of the 5S culture.

If this is of interest to you, please contact Michelle Ings at HRGO Recruitment - East London Branch on (phone number removed).