Site Operative – LBV

Wastecare Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Established in 1980, the WasteCare Group now employs over 500 people based at 9 regional service centres and 8 recycling facilities throughout the UK. We collect and recycle over 200,000 tonnes of hazardous and difficult waste, on behalf of over 20,000 organisations annually throughout the UK. Our growth and success are due to our commitment to providing our clients with a first-class service combined with the highest environmental standards. As a private company, we are continually investing in innovative technology and sustainable growth. This has enabled us to combine a deep understanding of our clients’ requirements with a uniquely flexible service that can be readily tailored to any organisational requirement, within an evolving market and ever-changing regulation.

Reporting to
Team Leader

Key Duties

1. Working as part of a small established team on a shift system.
2. Responsible for the safe operation of plant and equipment in accordance with the company and local procedures.
3. To ensure site license/permit and working plan conditions are adhered to.
4. Adhere to all local and company Health & Safety procedures.
5. To operate a variety of process equipment under the direction of the Team Leader and senior site staff.
6. Receive and supervise tanker loading/off-loading.
7. To operate tank farm systems including transfer to acid plant.
8. To operate acid plant and process batches as per site instructions from Team Leader, Site Chemists and senior members of staff.
9. To carry out all activities to a high standard of housekeeping.
10. To accurately complete all documentation relevant to site activities.
11. Sample all processes under the direction of the Chemists and Team Leaders.
12. Operation of mobile plant including FLT’s, Ro-Ro and site tanker.
13. Undertake pre-use inspections of all mobile plant.
14. To adhere to local site procedures and risk assessments.
15. Reporting to Team Leader and site defects.
16. To work closely with other site personnel, customers and drivers.
17. Completion of shift logs and handover with Team Leader and other operatives.
18. Perform other reasonable duties as and when directed by site management.

Essential Requirements

1. Experience of Chemical Operations.
2. Working knowledge of waste industry preferred but not essential.
3. Knowledge of safety aspects of plant operation.
4. Valid driving license – required.
5. Fork Lift Truck license – required.
6. Class 2 driving license – desirable.

Nice To Have

1. A sense of humour.
2. Ability to work under pressure.
3. Good organisation skills.

Personality Type

1. PASSIONATE – We care about our colleagues and our customers. You’ll be passionate about delivering an exceptional service.
2. CHALLENGING – We’re always looking to improve and find the best way.
3. DETERMINED – Things aren’t always easy, and change is hard, but we need to keep evolving. You’ll want to see things through to completion, even when the going gets tough.
4. GROUNDED – We’re down to earth and straight-talking; this isn’t a glamorous industry, but it is fascinating, and you’ll need to be comfortable dealing with a wide range of personalities.
5. INTELLIGENT – Our business is complicated, and you’ll need to be able to pick things up quickly, even when they’re new concepts.

We Offer

1. Generous holiday allowance starting with 30 days holidays (including Bank Holidays).
2. Flexible start and finish times – with a focus on results.
3. Death in service benefit – 2 x your annual salary.
4. Contributory pension scheme.
5. Discounts on our refurbished IT and domestic appliances.