At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to manage medical waste and ensure safety in healthcare.
- Company: Sharpsmart, part of Daniels Health, dedicated to safer healthcare solutions.
- Benefits: Flexible 4 on, 4 off shifts with a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in production or warehouse settings and strong teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 21150 - 25850 £ per year.
Sharpsmart are part of Daniels Health, a global business providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals and an array of customers within the healthcare setting. Our focus is delivering quality and safety-focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, positively impact infection control and reduce environmental burden.
We are currently recruiting for a Plant Operative position; this role is critical to the success of the company with widely varying responsibilities, including:
- Checking in containers and checking paperwork
- Moving/unloading specific waste containers
- Operating a forklift to load an autoclave
- Weighing incoming sharps and regulated medical waste containers (using our Weighbridge)
- Loading/operating our autoclave machine (a pressure chamber to melt materials)
- Lifting and pushing carts
- Providing attention to detail, especially with the paperwork required to process these items
- General housekeeping
- Standing for extended periods of time happily and comfortably
- Working well with a team because we are all about teamwork!
Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate will have experience in a production/warehouse environment with experience of working in a fast-paced position. Teamwork is a huge part of this role and you must be able to communicate well across the plant, and be able to support as needed. We are looking for an individual who likes variety in their work and can think through practical problems.
Why work for us? Take a look at what our team have to say: Our Culture | Sharpsmart. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Operative (4 on, 4 off) employer: Sharpsmart UK
Sharpsmart UK is an excellent employer, offering flexible working hours and a supportive work culture that prioritises teamwork and health and safety. Employees in Leeds benefit from comprehensive medical cover and opportunities for personal growth within the healthcare waste management sector, making it a rewarding place to contribute to essential services.
