Job Ref: 214067420

Date: 2021-06-26 11:01:27

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Our People Are Our Greatest Resource
Salary: Competitive

Viridor is one of the UK's leading recycling, renewable energy and waste management companies. We put waste into action, transforming it into high quality recyclables, raw materials and energy.

This is an exciting time to work with us. We are at the forefront of the UK's green economy and are one of the UK's leading recycling, renewable energy and waste management companies. We use smart people and smart technology to deliver our vision, bringing people together to give the world's resources new life.

At Viridor, we're investing in state-of-the-art recycling facilities, allowing for a wider range of products to be recycled. Our Materials Recycling Facilities (MRFs) are some of the biggest and most advanced of their kind in Europe. Our MRFs across the UK use a combination of advanced mechanical sorting and manual quality control to separate materials into individual streams, ready to be put back to work. Our investment in technology allows us to operate at the highest quality, environmental, energy efficiency and health and safety standards.

We are looking to recruit a Skilled Operative, Recycling Operative, to join our team in Milton Keynes, working 50 hours a week.

Our Recycling Operative will be experienced in working in a production environment operating different equipments including fixed plant and qualified to operate mobile plant such as FLT above 2.5 tonnes with forks or clamps and ensure a safe and efficient day to day operation in line with Health and Safety practices.

You will undertake duties within the site recycling operation, as required or directed. This will include but not limited to, picking activity, bale trimming, general cleaning, quality control operations, traffic coordination, basic maintenance activity where supervised and directed along with any other reasonable operational requirements. You will also operate fixed plant and assist with minor maintenance directly associated with the level operative role and does not require a certified maintenance engineer.

Our ideal Skilled Recycling Operative:

Previous experience in a similar operational role or environment
Experience of operating in a production or recycling environment
Experience of operating fixed plant and mobile plant and being involved as part of a big team in a production or recycling environment.
High concentration levels and attention to detail
Forklift Truck (FLT) licence and Fixed Plant certificate
Ability to maintain a good standard of performance, daily checks & record keeping, compliance with the company's written procedures and Health and Safety standards.
Good knowledge of plant and machinery relevant to waste recycling and recovery
At Viridor, we invest in our people to reward them for their hard work. That's why we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join, including an enhanced pension scheme where we match up to 7% of your earnings, depending on how much you put in. We also offer free eye tests and safety eyewear where needed, as well as a whole range of cinema and retail discounts across stores, hotels and holidays. To keep you fit and healthy, you'll have access to discounted gym memberships, a Cycle to Work scheme and our range of health plans with Simply Health. To protect your wellbeing, we also have a 24/7 employee helpline offering emotional support and advice.

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