Food Waste Recycling Operative

Position: Food Waste Recycling Operative

Location: Cassington AD OX29 4FL and mobile to support region

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Starting £33,500

Hours: full time 07.00 - 17.00

Role-specific Benefits: Annual KPI Bonus

Closing Date: 28 Feb 2025

Role Summary

The purpose of the Level 2 AD Operative is to assist the Site Manager in ensuring the site is operated as efficiently and safely as possible, in compliance with all the relevant regulations. Working Monday- Friday, there will be requirements for weekends, Bank holidays and call out /standby rota. This hands-on role requires the daily operation and maintenance of plant and machinery, including telehandlers. The role involves the safe tipping, handling, and processing of Food Waste deliveries, sometimes using a Telehandler whilst maintaining high levels of cleanliness on the site and other general housekeeping duties. There will be some involvement with IT and a requirement to assist with maintenance tasks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the safe receipt of product and then maintain the overall operation of the AD process to meet site targets. This will require the safe use of plant and equipment including telehandler.
  • Complete all maintenance and safety checks as directed by the Site Manager and ensure the site and plant are presented in a clean & tidy manner at all times
  • Ownership for ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for all
  • Contribute to the compliance with the Environment Permit (site licence), ABPR, PAS 110
  • Competently operate the OAS Scada monitoring system, Weightron weighbridge and food de-packaging machinery (Hammermill).
  • Adhere to and promote, all procedures with the Business Management System
  • Keep required records as directed by your Line Manager
  • Exemplary and helpful behaviour with clients, colleagues, management and visitors.
  • To provide general assistance across other sites when required
  • Maintaining relevant on-site Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards and records
  • Liaising with clients, drivers, operational staff and management connected to deliveries.

Key Requirements

  • Shredder and or screener experience
  • First aid
  • Operation loading shovel/ tractor/ Telehandler
  • Abrasive wheel training desirable
  • Agricultural background desirable
  • Knowledge of working at height and ladder safety

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