Day Operator

Job Description

Day OperatorEdinburghAbout UsWe are FCC Environment, one of the nation’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.We own and operate more than 200 recycling, treatment and disposal facilities and employ nearly 2,400 people across the UK.We are currently looking for a Day Operator to join our team at the Millerhill RERC (Recycling and Energy Recovery Centre) facility on a permanent, full-time basis, working 40 hours per week.The Benefits- Competitive salary- Excellent holiday allowance- Company sick pay- Pension scheme and life insurance- Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle-to-work scheme and Gymflex membership- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service- Peer-to-peer recognition scheme- Training and development opportunitiesThis is a superb opportunity for a skilled heavy plant operator with a decent grasp of using overhead cranes, heavy plant machinery and weighbridge to join our leading organisation.Your day-to-day activities will be key in helping us continue to process up to 155,000 tonnes of waste and produce enough energy to heat 4,600 homes each year, leading to a more sustainable planet for us all!In return for your hard work, we’ll ensure you’re able to achieve that coveted work/life balance with a whole host of excellent benefits.So, if you’re ready to progress your career with our highly successful and passionate organisation, then apply today!The RoleAs a Day Operator, you will be responsible for the operation of the weighbridge, main tipping hall, ash handling and plant at our Millerhill RERC facility.In this busy role, you will drive heavy plant machinery, operate overhead cranes and other on-site machinery, as well as managing on-site traffic for the delivery and collection of waste and recycled materials.You will ensure we comply with safety policy and procedures and H&S initiatives at all times, minimising environmental impact within the tipping hall and ash hall.Additionally, you will:- Ensure visitors remain safe - Ensure all loads are managed effectively- Carry out random inspections of delivered waste- Ensure machinery is fully functional - Co-operate with operations staff to carry out routine environmental samplingAbout YouTo be considered as a Day Operator, you will need:- Experience in an operator role in a heavy industrial environment- Experience of safety, environmental and site monitoring and inspection- The ability to operate overhead cranes, heavy plant machinery and weighbridge (training will be provided)- An understanding of Health and Safety and Environmental best practice and legislation- An understanding of safe and efficient traffic management within a busy environment- Good verbal and written communication skills- Good IT skillsThe closing date for this role is 23rd July 2023.Other organisations may call this role Site Operative, Crane Operator, Machine Operator, Plant Operator, Plant Operative, or Weighbridge Operator.Webrecruit and FCC Environment are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way toconduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you’re looking for a role where you can make a vital difference to our planet as a Day Operator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.