Job AdvertGeneral OperativeAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Operations and Maintenance Team at th.....
Job Advert
General Operative
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Operations and Maintenance Team at the Thornton site as a General
Operative.
Who are we?
Lancashire Renewables Ltd was established for the operation and management of the two waste treatment facilities built for the
Lancashire Waste Contract.
Our two facilities in Thornton and Leyland are manned 365 days a year. Both sites can process over 5,000 tonnes of residual
(black bin bag) waste per week and divert 95% of this material away from landfill.
Our aim is to achieve a sustainable future for Lancashire by providing services to process biodegradable and non-biodegradable
community waste and our people are vital in helping us achieve this.
Our employees work in a variety of operations, maintenance, logistics and support roles across our two sites in Leyland and
Thornton, actively encouraging internal growth through development and training programmes.
We are dedicated to providing a positive, supportive work environment with a strong focus on the health, safety, and wellbeing of
all our employees.
As one of our employees you will be part of a growing organisation that is constantly looking for new ways to expand and develop
our systems, processes and most importantly, our staff. Benefits include:
* Competitive salary.
* Company contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%.
* 26 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays – increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
* Death in Service cover – 4x Salary.
* Free on-site car parking.
* Company sick pay scheme– up to 20 weeks dependent on length of service, rising to 26 weeks from 1st January 2025.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* We offer training and personal development programmes to our employees to provide opportunities to develop and progress.
* Wellbeing support for mental health.
* All required PPE and other relevant equipment supplied.
JOB SUMMARY:
The General Operative will be responsible for activities associated with the waste facility processing operations, site wide
cleaning and general site work related activities.
Whilst training and development is provided and encouraged, please see below for the minimum requirements of the role:
* Basic knowledge of English and Maths
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Ability to communicate effectively with operational staff.
* Good self-organisational skills.
* Good verbal and written skills – able to communicate at all levels.
* Minimum 12 months waste processing industry or similar
* Ability to demonstrate work experiences in:
* Manufacturing and processing related environments.
* Industrial cleaning.
We are an equal opportunity employer:
Diversity and inclusion are important to us at Lancashire Renewables, and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves
at work. We value and actively seek out a richly diverse range of talent and our policies ensure that every job application and
employee is treated fairly, with equal opportunity to succeed.
Candidates should apply with an up-to-date CV by Friday 1st November 2024 using the link below.
Please note that the advert may be closed early if we receive sufficient applications.
As our operations expand, we will be advertising numerous exciting opportunities to join our growing team over the next 12 months.
If you think you have the necessary skills, experience, and personal qualities to join us at Lancashire Renewables Ltd and help us
take the next step in our expansion, please don't hesitate in sending your CV for immediate consideration.
All roles are subject to the following:
* Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
* Satisfactory completion of a Company medical which includes testing for drugs and alcohol. The Company operates a
zero-tolerance policy regarding the taking or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol whilst on duty and carry out
periodic random tests.
