Transfer Station Plant Operative

Company: SUEZ
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Location: Pool
Job Description:

Summary of Vacancy

  • Contract type: Permanent
  • Working Pattern: Full time
  • Location: Blackpool
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Salary: £12.81 per hour

Are you an experienced and licensed Plant Operator, including forklift trucks, loading shovels and tele-handlers?

When you join SUEZ, you will help us deliver innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for water and waste management. You will get a chance to help preserve and restore our planet’s natural capital for future generations. It’s a career that’s not only exciting, but full of opportunities as well as professional and personal fulfilment.

About the Role

  • Salary £12.81 per hour
  • Working 40 hours per week
  • Shift pattern: Monday – Friday
  • Full PPE provided

Responsibilities

  • To oversee and ensure safe and efficient operation and use of fixed machinery, such as bailing machines.
  • Complete pre-operational safety and operator checks.
  • Complete daily checks and maintenance of mobile plant, Fixed Plant and equipment used at the facility.
  • Ensuring that all deliveries of waste follow the site licence and any associated paperwork is completed.
  • Carry out inspections on incoming product(s) in line with the site Waste Acceptance Criteria and report any non-compliant loads.
  • Direct customers’ vehicles to the various disposal areas and assist them with off‑loading as required.
  • Ensure compliance with all material export requirements such as photos, paperwork and container seals.
  • Assist Sampling Operatives with collection of output samples.
  • Comply fully with all company and local procedures.
  • Ensure the site is always kept clean and tidy.
  • Assist Production staff with their duties during end of shift clean‑ups and plant downtime.
  • Contribute to lean and 5’s activities across the site in order to maintain a clean, organised and efficient workplace.
  • To work as part of a team and to maintain an efficient and cost-effective operation.
  • Ensuring that SUEZ complies fully with its legal duties in respect of the health, safety and welfare of its employees.
  • Any other duties that are reasonably requested within the scope of the job role.

Requirements

  • Experienced plant operator holding relevant CITB/CPCS/NPORS certification or equivalent; training can be given.
  • Enthusiastic team player expected to join the current site team to ensure site operations exceed standards.
  • Flexible approach to work advantageous for covering holiday and sick days if required.
  • Safety conscious approach with a desire to develop and embrace change to promote continuous improvement.
  • Previous experience within the waste industry or other high-volume production processes is an advantage, but not a necessity.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026