Waste and Recycling Operative (Plant Operator) Millerhill AD Site Millerhill
Posted 15 days 20 hours ago by Biogen
Waste and Recycling Operative (Plant Operator)
Millerhill AD Site, Full time, Permanent
Join as a Waste and Recycling Operative (Plant Operator) to assist in the safe operation of the Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant. This is a hands on role, assisting with practical intake, weighing, offloading & cleaning of delivery vehicles, sorting and loading of food waste arriving on site. The role will assist with routine checking and maintenance activities and be part of a team that operates the site.
Responsibilities- Intake, weighing, offloading and cleaning of delivery vehicles.
- Sorting and loading of food waste arriving on site.
- Routine checking and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness.
- Follow health and safety and environmental regulations.
- Positive attitude towards Health and Safety, and experience working with regulatory bodies such as HSE and Environment Agency.
- Some relevant experience from related industry preferred; driving licence required.
- Telehandler experience or certificate an advantage; training will be provided.
- Availability to work Monday to Friday and weekends on a rota basis.
- Ability to work overtime; overtime is paid for approved additional hours worked.
Whitehill Road, Millerhill, Dalkeith, EH21 8RZ
Job TypeFull time, permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday working hours between 6am - 8:30pm on a rotating shift pattern including weekends.
Salary & BenefitsSalary up to £28,500 dependent on experience + overtime. Benefits: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays per annum, 4% employer pension and x4 life assurance.