Hazardous Waste Operative

Seeking an Industrial Waste Operative to join my aerospace client near Heathrow Airport on a permanent basis.
You will be responsible for waste collection and environmental compliance in the engineering Plating Shop, helping clean, maintain, reduce and recycle materials.
The role is predominantly based in the Plating shop, the position requires occasional flexibility in working hours including shift work and working overtime; weekend work may on occasion be required.

Role: Industrial Waste Operative
Pay: From £23,446
Location: Hayes, Middlesex
Basis: Permanent role
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday

Must hold the right to live and work within the UK without restrictions.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary Package
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Discounted Flight Benefits
• Reduced Gym Membership, Retail and Hotel Discounts
• Seasonal Company Benefits

Main responsibilities

• Properly package and label special/hazardous waste and transport it to the designated waste storage location
• Test alarms on all plating shop equipment
• 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 when tasks have been completed
• Perform basic mechanical equipment maintenance (removal of access panels etc.)
• Remove waste bags from the shop floor area and transport to the designated waste storage location
• Prepare all waste for collection by the waste handling company on the designated day, and to 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.

Skills/Experience 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 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.
• PC and IT literate – ability to use Word, Excel and pick up SAP
• Capable of managing their time and keep on top of assigned tasks
• Able to maintain performance under pressure

Education & Training

• Essential – Strong experience in a similar role
• Educated to GCSE level Maths and English A-C
• Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately.

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