Production Operative

About The Role

Role:
Production Operative

Location:

South Kirkby, WF9 3FD

Salary: £29,891.86
Hours a week: 45 hours, 05.00 - 15.00 depending on business requirements
Days of work:
Monday to Friday
Contract type:
Permanent

This is a unique role within Restore Datashred to join our business as a Recycling and Production Operative. Being responsible for supporting the safe and efficient operation of the warehouse and production function, including the loading and unloading of vehicles, movement and segregation of materials, operation of authorised plant and machinery, housekeeping and completion of required operational checks and documentation.
This role involves regular manual handling and lifting, so it’s well suited to someone who enjoys being active and takes pride in doing a job that keeps them moving throughout the day.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate shredding, baling and other production machinery safely and only where trained and authorised to do so.
• Complete required daily and routine machinery, equipment and operational checks, accurately recording and reporting any defects.
• Safely load, unload, move, sort and process confidential materials in accordance with Company procedures.
• Operate FLTs, telehandlers and other material-handling equipment safely and only where appropriately trained, competent and authorised.
• Ensure materials are correctly segregated, stored and processed in accordance with operational, security and environmental requirements.
• Follow all safe systems of work, risk assessments, manual-handling procedures and site Health & Safety requirements.
• Immediately report machinery defects, breakdowns, damage, safety concerns, security incidents, near misses or other operational issues to site management.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, ensuring working areas, equipment and access routes are kept clean, tidy and safe.
• Complete all required operational documentation and records accurately and within the required timescales.

About you:

• Strong awareness of Health & Safety within an operational environment.
• Ability to follow procedures and safe systems of work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable, flexible and able to work effectively in a busy operational environment.
• Ability to accurately complete basic operational records and documentation.
• Willingness to undertake all required Company training and e-learning.
• Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role safely.

Some of our benefits include:

• Annual Leave – 23 days + bank holidays
• Life Assurance – 2x basic annual salary
• Bereavement Counselling – Support during difficult times
• Free Onsite Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential counselling via Health Assured
• Eye Care Support – Free eye tests and up to £70 towards glasses for DSE users and drivers (includes retinal photography for drivers over 40)
• Access to Stream - Stream is a financial wellbeing app that allows you to track your earnings in real time and access a percentage of your pay as soon as you’ve earned it. You can also save directly from your wages, set financial goals, and get money management tips, all designed to help you budget better and reduce financial pressure between paydays.

About Us

Restore Commitment to Disability Confidence

We assess candidates based on their experience and suitability for the role, as outlined in their CV and application. You can let us know about any adjustments you may need via the application form.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability or health condition who meet the essential criteria, where it is fair and appropriate to do so.