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Shift Process Operator
Shift Process Operator
Location: Westbury
Salary: £30,657.46 per annum + 10% shift allowance (40-hour weeks, full-time & permanent)
About the Role
Join Hills Waste Solutions at one of the largest family-owned waste companies in the UK—supporting waste recycling, quarring, and construction across Wiltshire and the surrounding counties.
As our Shift Process Operator, you’ll take full ownership of the Mechanical and Biological Treatment (MBT) process, ensuring smooth operation, safety standards, and compliance from the control room.
Key Responsibilities
As a permanent member of our team, you’ll:
- Monitor & operate MBT processes, maintaining optimal performance and compliance with all site regulations.
- Maintain accurate operational records—updating logs to reflect real-time data, deliveries, and dispatches.
- Oversee waste reception & dispatch—operating weighbridges and ensuring compliance with planning and permits.
- Support preventative maintenance on fixed and mobile plant to maximise reliability.
- Lead operations in the shift supervisor’s absence, providing clear guidance and maintaining site safety.
- Work collaboratively with multi-skilled teams to ensure all processes run efficiently and safely.
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Standard Weekly Hours: 🌀 8.5-hour shifts, Monday–Friday (plus alternate Saturday mornings)
Shift Patterns:
- Shift 1 – Mon–Fri: 06:00–14:30 + Sat: 06:00–12:00
- Shift 2 – Mon–Fri: 13:30–22:00
Requirements
Essential:
✅ Experience in a process plant environment. ✅ Strong computer literacy (data recording, system management). ✅ Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) awareness—commitment to high standards. ✅ Excellent communication skills—ability to liaise across levels of the organisation. ✅ Leadership capability—able to take ownership of site operations and guide teams.
Desirable:
🔹 Experience in people management (shift leadership). 🔹 NEBOSH qualification (Health & Safety). 🔹 Operational licences (Telehandler/Forklift)—certifications a plus.
Why Join Hills?
Become part of a strong, family-owned workforce with: 🏢 A supportive, inclusive environment—equitable treatment for all. 👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly policies, including 21–28 days holiday (flexible trading via app). 🏥 Comprehensive healthcare—dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24/7 remote GP. 🧠 Wellbeing support—free counselling, mental health resources, financial guidance. 💡 Career growth—continuing training via “Learning For All” platform. 💸 Financial perks—cycle-to-work scheme, employee discounts, referral bonuses. 🌍 Purpose—make a difference with 2 paid volunteering days/year. 📱 Convenience—manage holidays/benefits via the mobile app.
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About Us
Hills Group, established 1900, is a multi-million-pound enterprise with 600+ employees—combining waste recycling, construction materials, and homebuilding. Our core values—energy, enterprise, affability, and confidence—drive our mission to sustainably manage resources while investing in local communities.
We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme—all applications are reviewed by our team; no AI screening used.
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