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Senior Plant Operative (WASTE)

Job Reference: 271213

Manufacturing and Production
Pontefract, West Yorkshire
£15.79 per hour
Temporary

HRGO & Our client is a well-established and reputable glass recycling business, recognised for its commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and high-quality service delivery. With a strong presence in the industry, the company plays a key role in supporting the circular economy by efficiently processing and recycling glass materials for reuse.

The business prides itself on fostering a supportive and people-focused culture, understanding that its employees are central to its continued success. They are known for demonstrating compassion, professionalism, and respect across all levels of the organisation, creating a positive and inclusive working environment.

Senior Plant Operative/Production - South Kirby, WF9

To control the movement of lorries within the yard area, making sure they are tipping incoming materials in the correct product bays.

To also check and complete all relevant paperwork and load lorries with the correct outgoing products.

To make sure that a continuous flow of glass into the Plant via the infeed hopper is maintained. At all times maintaining a high degree of Health & Safety awareness and a safe, tidy yard area.

Senior Plant Operative is based within the production team:

  • Ensure that all internal transport is checked and maintained correctly
  • Ensure Plant supply of raw cullet is maintained and mixed in a manner to maximise output
  • Check that all delivered are checked and tipped in correct areas in a safe manner.
  • Lorries taking finished product out are inspected and paperwork checked prior to loading
  • Maintain a safe working environment
  • Carry out daily inspections, maintenance and complete reports on the condition of the Loading Shovel, FLT and Sweeper
  • Keep Loading Shovel topped up with diesel and Ad Blue.
  • Keep the infeed hopper supplied with cullet as required.
  • Liaise with drivers to identify raw material brought onto site and make sure these are tipped in an orderly and safe manner.
  • Report issues relating to the quality of incoming loads, such as contamination, to relevant staff.
  • Check and complete all paperwork relating to delivers and dispatches.
  • Load lorries with correct quantity and type of product making sure that the finished product is visually inspected prior to loading.

HOURS

Panama shifts Monday to Sunday, these are 12 hour shifts with days off in between each shift change from Days to Night.

  • Days 6am to 6pm Nights 6pm to 6am

Michelle Ings, HRGO Recruitment 01708 220023 michelle.ings@hrgo.co.uk