Msh Operator

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.

A vacancy has arisen for a MSH Operative based at our Exeter site.

The purpose of the MSH Operative is to assist in the Daily Operational / Inspection / Cleaning aspects for the efficient running of the Plant.

Key accountabilities of the MSH Operative include:

- To assist with the Implementation of continual improvements to ensure optimum production figures are maintained for all processes of the Plants at Long Marston
- Maintain throughput and availability of production
- Ensure the day to day running of the Plant in a safe and efficient manner
- General Housekeeping of the Plant i.e. sweeping / shovelling etc.
- Ensure that material produced meets the specifications required as directed by the Supervisor
- Inform the Supervisor / Maintenance immediately when a breakdown occurs so that the issue can be addressed immediately to avoid downtime
- Operational use of Mobile Plant duties when required
- To assist with Banksman Duties when required
- Comply with all Isolation Procedures throughout your shift as instructed in our Company Policy
- Ensure the correct PPE is being worn
- Perform such other duties as the Company may from time to time reasonably require
- Comply with all Company policies related to Code of Conduct, Environmental, Health and Safety and Community

Applicants should have a Loading Shovel Licence, 360 Grab Licence and a Forklift truck Licence. Previous experience of working within medium or heavy industry and within waste or metals recycling sector is desirable. Exceptional organisations skills and high level of attention to detail is required.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

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SIMS LIMITED IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE VALUE THE DIVERSITY OF ALL OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE CAN CONTRIBUTE, ADVANCE ON MERIT, AND REALISE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. SIMS LIMITED DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF AGE, GENDER REASSIGNMENT, BEING MARRIED OR IN A CIVIL PARTNERSHIP, BEING PREGNANT OR ON MATERNITY LEAVE, DISABILITY, RACE INCLUDING COLOUR, NATIONALITY, ETHNIC OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR BELIEF, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR ANY OTHER BASIS COVERED BY APPROPRIATE LAW. ALL EMPLOYMENT IS DECIDED ON THE BASIS OF QUALIFICATIONS, MERIT, AND BUSINESS NEED.