Site Operative
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Full time
- Location based
- Roche
- Hours per week
- 44
- Salary
- £13.57 per hour
- Summary of vacancy
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Would you like to bring this experience to a company working for a greener UK?
When you join SUEZ, you get more than a brand-new role. Your work will help us deliver innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for water and waste management. You will get a chance to help us preserve and restore our planet’s natural capital for future generations. It’s a career that’s not only exciting, but full of opportunities as well as professional and personal fulfilment.
About the role
- A position has arisen for a Wood Shredding Recycling Plant Operative at Higher Brynn Farm, Roche, Cornwall, PL26 8LH
- The role is a minimum of 44 hours per week, including Saturdays & Bank Holidays when required.
- You will be working 4 x 11 hour days starting at 6:30am and finishing at 17:30pm.
- You will be earning £13.57 per hour (enhanced rates for overtime and bank holidays)
- Full training will be given on all aspects of the role
- Access to SUEZ benefits and exciting opportunities
- About the role
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What will I be doing?
You will be working within a team to ensure the efficient operation of wood shredding.
Duties would include material quality inspections, litter picking, cleaning of fixed and mobile plant, operating mobile plant (Loading Shovel & 360 Swing Shovel), shredding and screening equipment, daily maintenance checks and material checks for contamination, in full compliance with company procedures and systems of work. The role includes; loading vehicles, production of wood chip, cleaning machinery to a high standard, maintaining 5S Lean systems, operating and assisting the other members of the team.- To carry out inspections on incoming products in line with the site waste acceptance criteria and report any non-compliant loads.
- To safely and efficiently operate fixed machinery, such as Shredder & Screener
- Complete daily checks of all plant and equipment used at the facility.
- To ensure the site is kept clean and tidy at all times and to comply fully with all company procedures.
- Complete end of shift plant clean-downs and ensure site compliance is maintained.
- To contribute to lean and 5’s activities across the site in order to maintain a clean, organised and efficient workplace.
- To work as part of a team to maintain an efficient and cost-effective operation, ensuring that SUEZ complies fully with its legal duties in respect of the health, safety and welfare of its employees.
- Any other duties that are reasonably requested within the scope of the job role.
What are the requirements?
- We are looking for an enthusiastic team player, who will join the current site team to ensure site operations exceed the standards required.
- A flexible approach to work will be advantageous as you will be expected to cover holiday and sick days if required.
- A safety conscious approach with the desire to develop & embrace change to promote continuous improvement.
- Previous experience within the waste industry or other high-volume production processes is an advantage, but not a necessity.
- Transport to and from the depot will be required as there is no public transport running at the times required.
Who we are
At SUEZ the efficient and sustainable management of resources around the UK is at the heart of everything we do. Respect – acting ethically and with integrity – is one of our core values. We’re passionate about the environment and believe in protecting our world. With true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond and ensure that our local communities have access to essential water and waste services.
We thank our people for all they do with development opportunities, wide-ranging benefits and rewards that reflect their hard work. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.
- Closing Date
- 17/11/2026