Loading Shovel Operator - Anaerobic Digestion

Loading Shovel Operator - AD

Salary: £32,697.60 per annum

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri - W1 05:00-14:00 & W2 13:00-22:00

The Anaerobic Digestion Loading Shovel Operator is responsible for the operation of the anaerobic digestion process and mobile plant, as well as the housekeeping and maintenance activities, in compliance with site licences/PPC permits, health and safety legislation, ABPR and planning conditions and Company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

· Material handling operations using mobile plant machinery, ensuring compliance with site environmental permit and municipal contract

· Work in accordance with SHEQ policies, including the reporting of close calls & incidents

· Involvement in best practice and continuous improvement, undertaking regular site audits/checks

· Close working relationship with BDR Management Team and staff

· Comply with changes to company standards and legislation

· Undertake light maintenance & cleaning of equipment

· Assist site supervisor in reviewing maintenance activities, cost control, health & safety, behavioural safety observations, KPI’s and implementing necessary remedial actions in the event of variance

· Ensure the highest level of housekeeping is maintained

· To work in MBT & weighbridge areas of site where required

Essential criteria:

· Basic IT experience in Microsoft (SCADA would be desirable)

· Loading Shovel Experience

· Assisting delivering continuous improvement within an operational environment

· Development and implementation of data capture and recording systems

· Good understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance

· Good people skills; be able to communicate at all levels throughout the company and externally

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