Process Operator

**Company Information**:
WRD (Waste Recycling Destruction), part of the BioteCH4 group provide a secure disposal and recycling service to the food industry. Our bespoke Sheffield-based facility provides a dedicated service, solely designed for the processing of food and beverage wastes.
Our customers receive a reliable, efficient, cost-effective service and benefit from our environmental credentials and carbon footprint enhancements.
Our team has a wealth of experience and knowledge and as an established business and we’re looking for passionate people to join the team. WRD has a very low turnover of staff, delivering effective continuity and a platform to build a long-term career.
We like to invest in our employee’s growth and professional development in a supportive environment. As part of a larger group, we’re able to provide multiple employee benefits for our team to enjoy.

**Company Benefits**:
Life assurance scheme (death in service 3 x basic salary); employee assistance program; company pension scheme; recognition of passing probation; lifeworks perks; employee referral program; recognition of 2 years’ service; recognition of 5 years’ service; recognition of 10 years’ service; staff ideas inbox; company newsletter.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Process Operator to join a great team of people and make a difference within a supportive and values-led Organisation.

**Overall Purpose of the Role**:
The process operator is to receive and process incoming waste material ensuring that it is compliant with the permitted waste types in order to feed the plant accordingly, maximising energy output and cost effectiveness by smooth operation of the plant. The individual working needs to ensure the consistent processing of waste using the control systems to optimise the type of waste received.

**Key Areas of Responsibility**:

- Receiving in and processing all types of waste vehicles that includes inspection
- Review loads that arrive with a view of acceptance before paperwork is signed and when vehicles are to leave site. (If unsure, ask)
- Contain and clear any spillages on site in an efficient and safe manner when required
- Ensure vehicles leave the Reception Hall to the required hygiene standard.
- Daily & weekly clean down and simple maintenance processes are conducted and logged (if required) on the specified paperwork
- Workplace organisation & housekeeping in the Reception Hall and around the site
- Ensuring provisions are in place to allow adherence of compliance requirements (i.e. footbaths always in operation, no food waste is spilt outside the reception hall, not accepting food waste where the EWC code does not feature on our permitted list, doors not left open for prolonged periods etc.)
- Completing daily Mechanical Handling Equipment checks on all vehicles
- Ensuring the packaging waste within the Reception Hall goes into the correct streams for the daily skip movements (i.e. landfill, recycling etc.)
- Adhere to the Site Health & Safety policy in all work activities
- Undertake any course of instruction necessary to obtain or maintain the required skill level for this role
- Ensuring that time keeping, and punctuality is maintained at an acceptable level.

Essential Requirements: Valid JCB and telehandler certification and experience

Desirable requirements (although not essential): Valid Forklift certification and experience; Emergency first aid trained; basic plant operator skills including H&S awareness

Hourly rate: £10.05

Working hours: 40 hours, Monday to Friday

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £10.05 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

**Experience**:

- Process Operator: 1 year (preferred)
- Wheel shovel: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Forklift Truck license (preferred)
- JCB Telehandler certificate & experience (preferred)

Work Location: One location