Slicker Recycling
Yard Operator
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Slicker Recycling
Slicker Recycling is 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.
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. Being part of Team Slicker 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
- Being part of a sustainability focused business
With a Net Promoter Score of 68 on our recent colleague survey, we know we’re doing something right! So why not read on for the role details or click here to learn more about Slicker Recycling.
Job description
We are now recruiting for a Yard Operator for our Slicker Operations in Ipswich, to efficiently carry out all operational duties around the facility, with particular focus on the oil collections and packaged waste storage and handling. Ensuring all work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner. The successful candidate will work hard whilst promoting the Slicker workplace values. We are Smart, Honest and Reliable, working Together whilst having Fun.
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Main tasks and responsibilities will include:
- Working with the Site Supervisor to plan and undertake operational tasks on the site including the receipt, testing, tipping, off-loading, storage, treatment and recording of various wastes including oil and packaged wastes.
- This includes operating site valves, pipelines and pumps
- Carrying out lab analysis on incoming waste
- Directing drivers to unload vehicles
- Ensuring that work is carried out safely and efficiently.
- Ensuring the operations are compliant with the various site operating procedures, permits and authorisations.
- Ensuring that wastes are only stored in the correct areas and in accordance with site operational procedures and permitted activities.
- Working closely with the Site Supervisor to prepare outputs from the site.
- Recording and relaying site information as required including loads in and out and stock levels.
- Completing all paperwork in accordance with company processes and legal requirements.
- Working with other colleagues at Ipswich and within the wider Slicker group to aid the smooth operation of the site.
- Daily housekeeping of site.
- Responsible for the opening and closing of the site, including the tanks.
Skills & key requirements
- Experience of working in a similar environment is an advantage - the role of Yard Operator is physically demanding due to the lifting, carrying and opening and shutting of valves involved, and the necessity to work out in the elements. To be successful in the role you must be resilient and capable of fulfilling these demands.
- Good Health & Safety awareness and appreciation
- Good communication and maths skills
- FLT Licence would be an advantage
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Hours of work
- Working hours will follow a 12-hour shift pattern, 48 hours, Monday to Thursday, with start times as early as 5:00am - flexibility is essential due to the demands of export shipping schedules.
- £13.05 per hour
- Must be prepared to work occasional Fridays and weekends when required for export shipping work.
Benefits
- Sustainability focused business
- Healthcare cashback plan
- Perkbox employee discounts
- Life insurance
- Paid company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
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 can’t
- Together – work together as one and support each other
- Fun – enjoy what we do and have a great time
Slicker Recycling Ltd 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.
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