Depot Operator Labourer

Slicker Recyclingis the market leader in sustainable resource solutions. We are committed to the circular economy through excelling in used lubricating oil collections re-refining and a range of sustainable waste management services.

Our team of over 200 colleagues manage a vast fleet of specialist collection vehicles serving thousands of customers across diverse industry sectors with services that reduce carbon footprint uphold compliance and enable a truly circular approach to waste resources.

We are a thriving and ambitious business with a mission to deliver Value for Planet through growth from strategic acquisitions and achieving recognition for our commitment to innovation and 2023 Slicker Recycling won the Servicesure Autocentre Supplier of the Year Award for service excellence and environmental impact and in 2024 the Kings Award for Enterprise: International Trade a prestigious recognition endorsed by His Majesty the King for exceptional growth in international sales. We are proud as leaders to be positively influencing the standards of our industry.

At Slicker we know that our success is down to our exceptional colleagues and we recognise this through our colleague compensation benefits and investment in learning and development. We are an accredited Living Wage Employer as certified by the Living Wage Foundation which means we have a commitment to fair pay and our annual pay increases are linked to the cost of living. This isnt the only benefit being part of Team Slicker also means you benefit from:

• Funded Healthcare cashback plan
• Perkbox employee discounts
• Death in Service Insurance
• Regular company social events
• Company pension
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including Cyclescheme
• On-site parking
• Hybrid working potential
• Being part of a sustainability focussed business
  

With a Net Promoter Score of 68 on our recent colleague survey we know were doing something right! So why not read on for the role details or click here to learn more aboutSlicker Recycling.

Are you looking for an exciting sales role where you can make an impact work with an ambitious team and have fun while doing it At Slicker Recycling were not just about waste and resource management were about innovation sustainability and driving business forward. We work hard move fast and celebrate our achievements together. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy the thrill of sales we want you on our team.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a motivated Depot Operator / Labourer to join our this role you will carry out a range of operational tasks within our plant facility including operating plant equipment and loading offloading and transferring materials across the site. Youll ensure all activities are performed safely efficiently and in full compliance with site procedures and regulatory requirements whilst promoting the Slicker workplace values. We are Smart Honest and Reliable working Together whilst having Fun.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Yard Operations

• Operate and monitor process plant and equipment in accordance with training and procedures
• Complete full process of fuel blending
• Record data concerning yard operations in a legible and retrievable manner
• Transfer liquid product across the facility as required
• Taking representative samples of in-process material and product from storage tanks and vehicles for submission to laboratory
• Start-up and shut down of the plant and process operations

Vehicle Movements

• Taking samples from vehicles and submission of samples to the laboratory
• Checking pipe work and valves to ensure material is delivered into the correct tank
• Loading and unloading of product to and from vehicles
• Completion of regulatory paperwork relating to waste and product transfers

General

• Ensure work area is kept clean and tidy and free of chemical spills
• Work safely in accordance with the companies Health and Safety Policy and written procedures safe systems of work
• Be aware of the environmental impact of activities and report any related issues promptly
• To fulfil their responsibilities within the Site Emergency Procedures
• To contribute towards achieving compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Awareness of external and internal environmental requirements including Environment Agency site permitting and industry specific guidance
• Month end stock takes
• Apply the Slicker values to your role People rarely succeed unless they haveFun in what they are doing.

Skills & Key Requirements

• Ability to work in an operative capacity as part of a multi-discipline process team
• Attention to detail with a good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Ability to multi-task
• Must be comfortable with working at height
• Forklift Licence (preferred)
• Car licence essential
  

Hours of work

7.00am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday (50 hours)

Values

The successful candidate will have the ability to demonstrate understand and apply our workplace values. These are embedded into our business and applicants must evidence their values as part of the application process.

Smart keep it simple and keep doing it better

Honest be straight with each other and give feedback

Reliable do what we say we will and tell people if we cant

Together work together as one and support each other

Fun enjoy what we do and have a great time

Slicker Recycling is an equal opportunities employer and will continue to ensure it offers career opportunities without discrimination. Employment positions throughout the Company are filled with the candidates who possess the most appropriate skills and competencies relevant for the particular job role. Slicker Recycling is to treat all employees fairly and equally regardless of gender sexual orientations marital status race colour nationality religion ethnic or national origin age disability or union membership status.

Required Experience:

Manager