Machine Driver/Operative

Working hours: Monday – Friday between the hours of 6.00am – 5.15pm with occasional Saturday & Bank Holiday shifts.

Ready to make an impact?

As a Machine Driver/Operative in our Sandwell team you’ll manage the acceptance of waste, control the traffic flow around site and load waste onto artic lorries using shovel loaders in a safe and timely manner.

You’ll be entrusted to:

• To carry out the loading of all waste materials in and out of the site

• To assist with the traffic direction and efficient movement of vehicles on site whilst ensuring a safe working environment

• Responsible for the daily inspection, general maintenance and reporting procedure – of all plant and vehicles prior to and on completion of usage

• To understand Serco Contractual requirements – of refuse & recycling.

• Responsible for the cleanliness of the Eagle Recovery and Transfer Hub site – the building, plant, equipment, vehicle wash and general site area

• Hold a valid driving licence

• Experience around Plant, Machinery and within a transfer station is desirable

• Physically fit and healthy due to the nature of the business

• Prepared to go on call out of hours for the site on a rota

• Self motivated

• Willingness to undertake further training

Here you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them. Because this is a place for you

Our people are integral to everything we do. That’s why our benefits are designed to put you first:

• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays

• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

• Training and development: A wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.

• Health and wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.

• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.

• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.

• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.

• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.