Industrial Operative

The Industrial Operative will be responsible for performing duties related to waste collection and environmental compliance in the Plating Shop. Supporting the Laboratory and plating team, this role will help clean, maintain, reduce and recycle materials from the plating shop. Additionally, the jobholder will be responsible for ensuring the Plating Shop area is maintained to the company's housekeeping standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• All employees are required to use the Integrated Quality Management System IQ Move.
• Properly package and label special/hazardous waste and transport it to the designated waste storage location.
• Test the functioning of high level alarms on all plating shop equipment equipped with such.
• Maintain the shop floor, Pit, Effluent treatment Plant and the surrounding area clean and tidy to 5S standards.
• Top up process tanks as instructed by the company chemist(s).
• Fill out paperwork attesting that the tasks have been completed on their due date.
• Perform some basic mechanical equipment maintenance (removal of access panels etc.) to aid the performance of the Waste management part of the role.
• Remove waste bags from the shop floor area and transport it to the designated waste storage location.
• Prepare all waste for collection by the waste handling company on the designated day, and assist in loading the truck.
• Keep chrome/nickel/cadmium tank lips and bus bars clean of residue build-up.
• Clean residue from plating shop tanks as required to ensure good product quality and safety.
• Check and clean the grit blast / shot peen area in case of dust build up.
• Use of Jet-washer during the weekly servicing of plating shop systems.
• Show willingness to work in a safe manner within the workplace, with awareness and understanding of responsibilities outlined in the Company's environmental procedures.
• Maintain Practical Experience Record (PER) book.
• Maintain company's housekeeping standards in Plating Shop and assist in cleaning procedures.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes Required:

• Desirable for the applicant to have previously held forklift and/or cherry-picker license.
• Good knowledge, awareness and understanding of use of PPE in an industrial setting.
• Prior experience in handling hazardous waste is desirable.
• Desirable for the applicant to have worked within the Aviation environment.
• COMAH awareness is considered beneficial.
• Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English.
• Able to use their own initiative in order to complete the assigned tasks.
• Good communicator - ability to communicate with colleagues regarding tasks, and other issues that affect the business.
• PC and IT literate - ability to use SAP, Word, Excel and other Web based applications.
• Capable of managing their time and keeping on top of assigned tasks.
• Able to maintain performance under pressure.
• Willingness to learn new skills to help the Company achieve its targets.
• Must be a strong team player willing to improve and learn methods and processes with the attitude to pass on knowledge and help with the improvement of the working environment within the Plating department.

Working Conditions:

• The role is predominantly based in the Plating shop, the position requires from time to time flexibility in working hours including shift work and working overtime; weekend work may on occasion be required.
• The nature of the job requires the applicant to come into contact with various greases and oils; full complement of PPEs and training will be provided by the company.
• The job requires the applicant to perform manual handling.
• The position involves the use of complex machinery.
• All duties shall be undertaken in compliance with safety and environmental regulations and company procedures.

Compliance and Onboarding:

• Candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK unrestricted.
• Mandatory Training will be required.
• The job requires the applicant to stand for a prolonged amount of time with a number of breaks throughout the day.
• The position and process involves lifting heavy containers onto pallets in accordance with manual handling best practices.

Benefits of the Role:

• Competitive Salary Package.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• Discounted Flight Benefits.
• Reduced Gym memberships.
• Retail and Hotel Discounts.
• Seasonal Company Events.
• As a managerial level - other benefits are available.

About us:

Daniel Owen is an established recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of quality temporary and permanent workers to all roles in the Built Environment. Working with some of the UK's largest and most respected construction, maintenance, and engineering companies.

If you are interested in hearing more about the Industrial Operative role, please contact Josh on (phone number removed).