Material Sampling Operative

Location
Luton
Salary
Competitive Salary
Posted
20 Oct 2016
Closes
17 Nov 2016
Ref
4808
Contact
Applicant Services
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
FCC Environment is a leading UK waste and resource management company, which is part of a global group with a strong heritage in providing services for communities and businesses. Our vision is to be the environmental company of choice, delivering change for a sustainable future. We operate over 200 facilities in England, Scotland and Wales and employ around 2,500 employees and we recycle 1.2 million tonnes of waste each year.

We’re now looking for a Material Sampling Operative to join our team in Luton, to ensure compliance with MRF reporting protocol by planning, sampling, and reporting in line with permit / sampling regulations. You will also assist with the operation of mobile plant and the weighbridge.

Your responsibilities as Material Sampling Operative will be:
• To have a good understanding of the MRF protocol and its application
• To undertake sampling of incoming and outgoing materials, which involves hand sorting through recyclables and weighing the separate fractions
• Complete reports presenting the sampling data
• To inspect all incoming recycling material for contamination and where necessary apply the waste rejection procedure
• To liaise with the council on a daily basis regarding recyclable material
• To complete waste returns
• To operate mobile plant and provide weighbridge cover
• Keep the working area and equipment clean and tidy
• Ensure equipment is used and stored in a safe and efficient manner

We’re looking for a Material Sampling Operative who has:
• Experience working within the waste industry particularly in MRF / Transfer Stations
• IT Literate to complete online data
• Plant Operator licence/FLT licence
• Good communication skills
• Courteous and polite
• Is able to work individually or as part of a team.

About FCC Environment:
FCC Environment’s core business centres on collection, resource recovery and renewable energy providing services for local authorities and commercial customers. To make our skills and expertise easily accessible to our customers, our business is grouped into five core services; municipal services, business waste solutions, recycling, green energy and waste processing.

If you wish to be considered for our Material Sampling Operative role, please click apply and submit your CV. You will receive an email shortly which you will need to read through.