Day Fuel Reception Operator

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow?  Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold new Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste

Viridor is at the forefront of waste management and resource recovery in the UK, operating the largest network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs). We play a crucial role in supporting the UK's climate goals by diverting waste from landfills and transforming it into valuable energy resources. 

We have an opportunity in Ardley for a Day Fuel Reception Operator to join our team working 40 hours per week, Monday to Saturday split over Early Shifts (0630-1500) & Late Shifts (1030-1900)
and 1 in 7 Saturdays.

The salary for this role will be £34,069.00 per year, plus shift allowance and participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.

The closing date for applications is 29th November 2024. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

The Day Fuel Reception Operative is a vital team player within the Shift Team, predominantly responsible for the fuel reception at the ERF and other plant areas.   

Your duties will include traffic management, operating heavy plant, operation of overhead cranes, forklift trucks and any other machinery as required in accordance with ERF procedures.   

Additional duties may comprise of weighbridge operation, plant checks, site cleaning duties and Tipping Hall management.  You will manage waste movements and bulky materials during peak periods of the day.   

What are we looking for?

• Experience in the operation of mobile plant  
• Lifting / Slinging, plant or FLT certification  
• Experience of safe systems of work, permits for Work, procedures, risk assessments and associated safety documentation  
• Engineering, Technical or Operational qualification  

• Ability to think logically and solve problems effectively and efficiently  

To view the profile, which outlines the person specification and list of responsibilities in full, please click here.  

How to apply

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We are a Great Place to Work

There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio and the development of our growing Polymers Recycling business.

What we can offer you

We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join - take a look at our Rewards and Benefits

As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.