Waste Operator

Company Profile At Severn Trent Green Power, sustainability isn't just a mission it's a movement fuelled by passionate people. Every day, our employees bring their unique backgrounds, talents and dedication to help drive positive change for our planet, our communities and our customers. We're passionate about nurturing our people and fostering an inclusive and dynamic culture where everyone can thrive. We think there's loads you'll love about working at Green Power – from our friendly and dynamic culture to our wonderful perks. Green Power is a dynamic and forward-thinking business, with an enviable track record for renewable power generation and excellent health and safety practices. We're the UK's largest producer of energy from food waste, and we're growing all the time Purpose of the Role The purpose of the Food Waste Operative is to assist the Site Manager in ensuring the site is operated as efficiently and safely as possible, in compliance with all the relevant regulations. The role requires the operative to oversee the safe receipt of product , process the food waste and undertake all aspects of the operation of the Anaerobic Digestion process to meet site targets. Key Responsibilities · This hands-on role requires the daily operation and maintenance of AD plant and machinery, including telehandlers. · The role involves the safe tipping, handling, and processing of Food Waste deliveries, supporting with routine sampling and process monitoring whilst maintaining high levels of cleanliness on the site and other general housekeeping duties. · Support the maintenance team and Site manager during planned maintenance activities including plant shutdowns, routine inspections and servicing. · Efficiently operate the OAS Scada monitoring system, Weightron weighbridge and food de-packaging machinery (Hammermill). · A long with all employees on site, take ownership for ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for all and stop and report any potential occurrences. · When on call to be reactive, where trained and authorised in safe practises for isolating equipment, performing safe system resets and adjustments in production to optimise production · Undertake daily checks and walk round of the site to ensure site is performing within operational standard. Skills · Mechanical aptitude · Knowledge of the waste industry processes an advantage · Ability to work with in a controlled environment · Computer literate · Microsoft Office particularly Excel and Word Qualifications and Experience · Operation of Scada systems · Operation loading shovel/ tractor/ Telehandler · Abrasive wheel training desirable · Agricultural background desirable · Knowledge of working at height and ladder safety · First aid · Confined Space desirable but not essential TPBN1_UKTJ