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Hours: Monday – Friday 6:45am – 16:15pm and alternate Saturdays 6:45am 11:15am
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information. Salary: Competitive Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where your skills will shine and your ideas will shape the future? At Grundon, we are on the lookout for a dynamic, passionate, and driven individual to join our Resource & Recovery team based in Bristol. This is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to join a company that is here to show the world that there is more to waste than it seems. Here your contributions will make a real difference as we work towards our shared vision to unlock the potential of waste whilst we are dedicated to leaving a better planet for future generations. Reporting into the Waste Transfer Manager, you will ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the waste transfer facility, helping to minimise downtime and achieve KPIs. You will also maintain high health and safety standards and carry out tasks in line with the planned preventative maintenance programme. On occasions, the jobholder may be requested to work extra hours covering holidays, bank holidays or sickness and potentially undertake any extra duties required for the operation of the facility What will you do Safely operate and carry out daily inspections of mobile plant, completing scheduled preventative maintenance tasks. Inspecting waste deliveries to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Record and report any non-compliant waste through non-conformance reports. Load recovered materials into containers, walking floor trailers, and other vehicles for onward transport, ensuring all documentation is accurately completed and loads are photographed in line with legislation. Work collaboratively with the team to support the manager/supervisor in maintaining a clean, safe, and organised site. Take responsibility for health and safety, including the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and promptly report any health, safety, or environmental concerns.
Why you will like working here: A supportive, inclusive, and fun team culture. Designed to empower you to work where and how you thrive, balancing productivity with lifestyle. Opportunities for career growth and development. Competitive salary and great benefits. A company that values your voice and ideas. About You Experience operating mobile plant, such as forklifts, loading shovels, and 360 excavators. Confidently handle documentation and record-keeping with precision, showcasing clear and effective written communication skills. Basic knowledge of the waste industry, with experience in a waste transfer environment considered an advantage. Ability to work safely in busy, high-noise environment. Flexible approach to working hours to support operational requirements. Good understanding of basic health and safety regulations. Proactive, with a willingness to contribute ideas for continuous improvement. About Grundon? Grundon is the UK's largest family-owned supplier of integrated waste management and environmental services. Founded in 1929, we have developed a distinctive approach that has helped us to maintain a leading position within the waste industry. This approach is underpinned by our commitment to quality of service, innovation and technical progress, together with a genuine and demonstrable concern for the environment. Why Grundon? At Grundon, we are dedicated to providing diversity, equality, and inclusion. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. xehkeey If you're ready to take the next step in your career within the dynamic world of waste management and environmental services, this is your opportunity to join one of the industry's most respected names.
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Location:
Newport, Wales
Job Type:
FullTime

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