Job summary
Position available for a competent driver/operator in busy incinerator site within UHP Plymouth working a 4 day rolling shift
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
Collect waste from around trust site
Help process waste on site
Work closely with other operators and staff to run the site efficiently as possible.
Be flexible in the role to helps others.
Provide a positive attitude towards the working day and to provide a safe working environment.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100.We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Collection of customers waste/materials/general transport duties withthe limits of individuals training and competence.
- Responsible for ensuring full compliance with all legislation regarding the incinerator operations (on and off-site locations).
- Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of yourself, otheremployees, agency workers, contractors, customers and visitors entering this site and other locations.
- Responsible for all environmental compliance operations within the role
- Ensuring waste is accepted onto the site in accordance with theCompanys Environmental Management Systems Permit procedure
- Ensuring all data recording is done correctly, (electronically or manually).
- Input load data details onto the weighbridge system as and whenrequired.
- Responsible for completing all the daily vehicle checks before leaving site and reporting any issues/defects using the correct procedures (defect log books). Vehicles are suitably always fuelled.
- Responsible for the cleanliness and condition of trust vehicles andequipment at all times.
- Loads are securely fixed and compliant with Road Traffic Regulationsincluding ADR requirements if qualified.
- To be able to represent the company in a professional and cost-effective manner to provide customer satisfaction.
- Flexibility to work within the plant or yard when driving duties arecomplete or not required to fulfil your contracted hours.
- Take ownership, respect others, be positive, listen, learn and improve.
- Adhere to all Trust Policies and Procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Collection of customers waste/materials/general transport duties withthe limits of individuals training and competence.
- Responsible for ensuring full compliance with all legislation regarding the incinerator operations (on and off-site locations).
- Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of yourself, otheremployees, agency workers, contractors, customers and visitors entering this site and other locations.
- Responsible for all environmental compliance operations within the role
- Ensuring waste is accepted onto the site in accordance with theCompanys Environmental Management Systems Permit procedure
- Ensuring all data recording is done correctly, (electronically or manually).
- Input load data details onto the weighbridge system as and whenrequired.
- Responsible for completing all the daily vehicle checks before leaving site and reporting any issues/defects using the correct procedures (defect log books). Vehicles are suitably always fuelled.
- Responsible for the cleanliness and condition of trust vehicles andequipment at all times.
- Loads are securely fixed and compliant with Road Traffic Regulationsincluding ADR requirements if qualified.
- To be able to represent the company in a professional and cost-effective manner to provide customer satisfaction.
- Flexibility to work within the plant or yard when driving duties arecomplete or not required to fulfil your contracted hours.
- Take ownership, respect others, be positive, listen, learn and improve.
- Adhere to all Trust Policies and Procedures.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oProven knowledge to implement procedures to control and prevent site environmental failures on or off site.
- oDemonstrable experience of the control of waste transfer operations, covering the acceptance, storage and transfer of hazardous and nonhazardous waste.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs level 9-4 (A-C) in English and Maths or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Core Competencies
Essential
- oFull UK Driving Licence
- oOver 25 years for insurance stipulations
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oProven knowledge to implement procedures to control and prevent site environmental failures on or off site.
- oDemonstrable experience of the control of waste transfer operations, covering the acceptance, storage and transfer of hazardous and nonhazardous waste.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs level 9-4 (A-C) in English and Maths or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Core Competencies
Essential
- oFull UK Driving Licence
- oOver 25 years for insurance stipulations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
