SALARY: £31,118.86 per annum
HOURS: 40 per week, Monday – Friday- 0830-1700
LOCATION: Albert Rd, Bristol
Yard Operative/ Forklift Driver
Purpose of the role:
As a Yard Operative, duties will include loading, transporting and unloading waste and recycling materials in accordance with Bristol 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 and in accordance with the valid licence, company safety procedures, legal requirements and 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 materials in accordance with Bristol Waste policy, procedures, training and legal requirements.
- Operating a counterbalance forklift, with rotator attachment (training will be provided for the rotator attachment).
- Maintain the site, vehicle and equipment cleanliness to a high standard, including daily vehicles checks on any vehicle driven. Some paperwork will be required where the Yard Operative must complete, check and return all paperwork required in 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 finally demonstrate suitability for work involving lifting of boxes and other recyclable materials as well as be able to work bank holidays and the occasional Saturday
Full Job Description can be provided upon request.
Our Benefits:
- Depending on your role we provide an employer contribution of up to 5% into the company pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave package with 25 days annual leave days plus 8 bank holidays.
- Support for Mental Health, we have an BUPA Employee Assistance Programme that provides support in a variety of different areas such as Mental Health, Financial and Family related topics. We also have Mental Health First Aiders across the business.
- Support for your Physical Health with our BUPA Health Cash Plan (we cover the cost of coverage for you), Cycle to Work scheme and an onsite Physiotherapist. All free for our colleagues.
- Because we value our colleagues so much, we want to recruit more employees just like them. Which is why we have our employee referral scheme.
- Dedicated learning and development team. We take pride in developing our colleagues and some examples of this include our In-House Driver Development Programme and internal promotions. Many of our Senior Leadership Team have developed from Operational roles, such as one of our Contract Managers who started as a Street Cleanser.
- Employee recognition awards and long service awards. To celebrate our colleagues wherever they are on their journey with us. We recognise and celebrate talent.
- Flexible working, we recognise that everyone is different and strive to create an environment that supports all colleagues. We have introduced a hybrid working model where possible and actively encourage part-time working, job sharing and flexibility on hours. If this interests, you please do get in touch, and we can start a conversation.
N.B:
- Due to a high number of applications, we’re unable to get back to everyone who may have applied but unfortunately didn’t get shortlisted. If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful, but we thank you very much for your interest in working for BWC and advise to check our website for new vacancies arising.
- We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive sufficient applications.
To discuss this role, your application, or any reasonable adjustments please feel free to contact our People Services team on recruitment@bristolwastecompany.co.uk or by phone on 0117 440 6676.
We are on equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.