Recycling Plant Operative

6 months ago


Knottingley, United Kingdom iRecruit UK Full time

**Recycling Plant Operative Wanted**
- Location: Knottingley, West Yorkshire
- Starting at £11.12 per hour
- Shifts: 12-hour shifts (days and nights rotating)
- Panama Shift Pattern
- Immediate Start
- Temporary to permanent position

At iRecruit, we're on the lookout for a talented individual to join our team as a Plant Operative. Join a fast-growing company in the glass recycling market, dedicated to becoming the most trusted, innovative, and responsible business partner. We need someone who can handle diverse tasks with dedication and ambition to contribute to our company's success.

Reporting directly to the Site Manager, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your skills and take on the following responsibilities:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Monitor and enhance the processing within all production areas, continuously improving process flow and plant efficiency.
- Ensure cleanliness of all landings and machines, promptly reporting and addressing any areas causing spillage.
- Collaborate with the Team Supervisor to achieve production targets, optimizing efficiency and minimizing waste streams across the plant.
- Provide relief coverage for other plant operative roles during break times and holidays.
- Report downtime issues to the Supervisor for accurate record-keeping.
- Take a leading role during plant stoppages or planned outages.
- Report plant defects or issues promptly and through the appropriate channels.

**What We Are Looking For**:

- FLT Counterbalance Licence (highly desirable)
- Previous experience as a Recycling Operative, Production Operative, or Plant Operative
- Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental practices
- Proven track record in implementing continuous improvement techniques
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Proficiency in IT skills
- Logical problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple workloads simultaneously
- Thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temp to perm

**Salary**: From £11.12 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime

Ability to Commute:

- Knottingley (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Plantop_Knot


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