Yard OperativeBalerFLT  Avonmouth 6 months Fixed Term Contract

SALARY:33593.18per annum

HOURS:40 per week Monday Friday 8:30am 5pm

LOCATION:Avonmouth

Yard Operative/Baler/FLT - Avonmouth - 6 months Fixed Term Contract

About Bristol Waste Company

At Bristol Waste Company what we do matters. We keep Bristol and the surrounding areas clean safe and moving. Working in partnership with the council we support the citys sustainability goals while delivering highquality valueformoney services. Our commercial operations are growing and were looking for people who share our values and want to grow with us.

Purpose of the role:

• Duties will include loadingtransportingand unloading waste and recycling materialsin accordance withBristol Waste procedures and in line with agreed customer and external legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Driving and operating vehicles and equipment as required by the company andin accordance withthe valid licence company safety procedures legalrequirementsand training for that vehicle/equipment.
• Operating the sort-line and baler machine keeping downtime to a minimum as well as loading and unloading recycling and waste materialsin accordance withBristol Waste policy procedurestrainingand legal requirements.
• Operating a counterbalance forklift with rotator attachment (training will be provided for the rotator attachment).
• Operating other relevant machines - baler plant machine- training will be provided.
• Maintain the sitevehicleand equipment cleanliness to a high standard including daily vehicles checks on any vehicle driven. Some paperwork will berequiredwhere the YardOperative must complete check and return all paperworkrequiredin undertaking these duties including the monitoring of all yard incidents.

Essential Requirements for the Role:

• It is essential to have a full driving licence valid for use in the UK and a Forklift licence (Counterbalance) qualification.
• Experience or the ability to organise and prioritise their work working independently as well as using initiative and as part of a team.
• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately in a range of situations including basic use of a computer or willingness to undertake training.
• Given the nature of the role the successful candidate must finallydemonstratesuitability for work involving lifting of boxes and other recyclable materials as well as be able to work bank holidays and the occasional Saturday

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave 8 bank holidays (pro rate)
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme
• 200 employee referral bonus
• Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes
• Reward Gateway discounts at 900 retailers
• Employee recognition awards and long service awards
• Salary sacrifice car scheme for tax-efficient vehicle leasing

Everyone Belongs

Were proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and ensure fair and equal consideration for all candidates.

How to Apply

Apply as soon as possible and before 23:59 on the closing date. We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you havent heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Contact:
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