Materials Handler

Levenseat ,
Scotland, West Yorkshire

Overview

Are you looking for a new challenge and would like to work for a company that is a very innovative and progressive business with high ethical and environmental standards? Levenseat are looking for an experienced Materials Handler to join the Operations Team. The successful candidate will have experience in operating, maintaining and hold plant operator's licences and will ideally be qualified to NVQ level (SPMO). The ideal candidate will have an awareness of the recycling industry and health and safety relating to the role. Main duties will include; Ensure the mobile plant operations are carried out in line with Health and Safety legislation and Levenseat standards. Ensure all mobile plant maintenance, cleaning & inspections are carried out and recorded as per company and manufactures instructions and procedures. Ensuring compliance with all company work practices as directed and assisting with general operations as required. Operating mobile plant and equipment safely and competently. Housekeeping duties around the site and building in accordance with supervisor's instruction, keeping the workplace tidy and free from debris. Take responsibility for co-workers and own H&S, report all incidents and near misses. To assist in the day to day operations of the plant in accordance with site licence and contractual conditions. Training will be given on specialised plant. Ensuring that the machines are maintained in a clean condition. Any defect affecting the safe working order of a machine to be reported immediately. Ensuring that the correct Personal Protective Equipment, as provided by the Company, is worn at all times. The correct PPE must be worn at all times when handling waste materials. Remaining aware, at all times, of your responsibilities for your own Health and Safety and for the Health and Safety of your work colleagues. Carrying out other tasks within your operational ability or for which you have received appropriate training, as and when required. Materials Grab Handler Operative | Mobile Plant | Recycling Industry | Health & Safety | Plant Maintenance | MPQC | NPORS | CPCS Benefits Bonus, pension & company benefits. Additional Information This role will be above Industry pay rate. There will be the requirement for shift work. Essential Skills Full driving licence. Appropriate mobile plant licence (MPQC NPORS CPCS). Previous experience operating mobile plant. Desirable Skills NVQ. CSCS. Good communication skills at all levels. Ability to work as part of a team. Manual dexterity and physically fit. Knowledge of waste/recycling industry. The ability to identify different types of waste. About Company Levenseat Limited is a privately owned Recycling & Resource Management company based in Central Scotland. Over the last 30 years, Levenseat has established a reputation for reliability, accessibility and innovation. As a leading regional operator we are committed to developing new solutions to recover the best resources and provide customers with environmental and economic solutions. Based at Levenseat, near Forth in Lanarkshire, with our new recovery facility & Power Plant together with the wider established facility, we are delivering to the market Scotland's largest integrated facility providing treatment and recovery for a wide range of waste materials. In a fast evolving sector it is an exciting time to be involved in this industry. With a strong work ethos and collaborative environment, we are looking for proactive and focused people to join an expanding team.