Forklift Operative - Chorley, United Kingdom - SUEZ

    SUEZ
    SUEZ Chorley, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Are you an experienced counterbalance FLT / forklift driver, who has worked in a busy production process environment? Would you like to bring this experience to an organisation dedicated to creating a greener UK?

    When you join SUEZ, you get more than a brand-new role. Your work will help us deliver innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for water and waste management. You will get a chance to help us preserve and restore our planet's natural capital for future generations. It's a career that's not only exciting, but full of opportunities as well as professional and personal fulfilment.

    About the role

    Location: TVS

  • Salary £11.54 per hour and overtime paid at time and a half.
  • 6 month Fixed term, Full time position.
  • Monday to Friday 12 noon until 20:00 pm including 1/2 hour unpaid break
  • Overtime X1.5 per hour Monday to Friday

    • What will I be doing?

    You will operate a counterbalance forklift truck to both feed the raw material and load out the sorted bales of recovered material.

    This role involves:

  • You will operate the production equipment and carry out quality sampling checks.
  • You will assist with the resolution of plant stoppages / blockages.
  • You will carry out housekeeping duties in line with our 5's lean objectives.
  • Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be involved with the day-to-day recycling operations at our customers sites in the Poole or Portland region.
  • You will work with our customers to maximise reduce, reuse and recycle of waste materials produced at the site.
  • You will control the exchange of containers by booking loads with the relevant person, thus ensuring the site always has space to segregate and store material correctly.
  • You will maintain a safe and tidy site within your areas of responsibility.
  • Any other duties that are reasonably requested within the scope of the job-role

    • What are the requirements?

    You will need to hold a valid counterbalance forklift truck (FLT) license and, as additional mobile plant use is a key part of this role.

    Other requirements include:

  • We are looking for an enthusiastic team player, who will be expected to join the current site team to ensure site operations exceed the standards required.
  • An excellent level of customer service and teamwork is a key part of this role.
  • A flexible approach to work will be advantageous as you will be expected to cover holiday and sick days if required.
  • A safety conscious person with the desire to develop and embrace change to promote continuous improvement.
  • Previous experience within the waste industry or other high-volume production processes is an advantage, but not a necessity (training will be given).

    • Who we are

    We thank our people for all they do with development opportunities, wide-ranging benefits and rewards that reflect their hard work. In a friendly, supportive environment, you'll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.