Job description

Tradebe require a Plant Operator for our expanding team in Heysham

Main purpose of the role: To carry out day to day operational tasks on the Drum Plants (including loading containers, decanting, running the Drum and/or Solids Handling Plant), To provide a flexible, customer focused service aimed at maximising plant efficiency.

• 40 hours per week
• Week 1- 3 x 12 hr night shifts - (Mon, Tues, Wed)
• Week 2- 3 x 12hr day shifts - (Wed, Thu, Fri)
• Week 3 - 2 x 12hr days, 1 day off, 2 x 12hr nights. Mon, Tues (Days)Thursday and Friday (Nights)
• Working hours are based on a 3-week rotating pattern, (over Monday to Friday), days and nights (12 hours shifts, 06.00-18:00 or 18:00-06:00)

The role

• Operating a unique Drum Shredding Plant
• Operating Forklift trucks outside in all weather conditions in a safe and efficient manner
• Keeping accurate electronic records of all Drums processed on site
• Carrying out pre shift checks in accordance with site COMAH responsibilities
• Working with the wider team to ensure that the site operation is kept safe and compliant
• At month end, to carry out a full stock check of all packaged containers on site

The person

• Experience of working in a similar environment as Operator, Production Operative or Forklift Driver
• Have the ability to multitask within an industrial environment
• Reliable, flexible, willingness to learn and a can-do attitude
• Comfortable in working outdoors
• An understanding of health and safety

We offer

• £22,757.28
• Shift allowance
• Paid breaks
• Overtime available on weekends. Over contracted hours Saturday X1.5 pay Sunday X2 pay
• 25 days holiday exclusive of Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension and flexible benefits
• Opportunity to progress to a Grade 2 then Grade 3 which is a Senior Operator role.