Plant Operative

Slicker Recycling is the market leader in sustainable resource solutions. We are committed to the circular economy through excelling in used lubricating oil collections, re-refining and a range of sustainable waste management services.

Our team of over 200 colleagues manage a vast fleet of specialist collection vehicles, serving thousands of customers across diverse industry sectors with services that reduce carbon footprint, uphold compliance, and enable a truly circular approach to waste resources.

At Slicker, we know that our success is down to our exceptional colleagues, and we recognise this through our colleague compensation, benefits and investment in learning and development. We are an accredited Living Wage Employer as certified by the Living Wage Foundation, which means we have a commitment to fair pay and our annual pay increases are linked to the cost of living. This isn’t the only benefit, being part of Team Slicker also means you benefit from:

• Funded Healthcare cashback plan


• Perkbox employee discounts


• Death in Service Insurance


• Regular company social events


• Company pension


• Salary Sacrifice schemes including Cyclescheme


• On-site parking


• Being part of a sustainability focussed business

With a Net Promoter Score of 68 on our recent colleague survey, we know we’re doing something right! So why not read on for the role details or click here to learn more about Slicker Recycling. 

Job Purpose

Main Tasks and Responsibilities 

Plant/mechanical operations

• Operates and monitors the performance of the Air Street process in accordance with training and procedures


• Records data concerning plant operations


• Transfers liquid product through the process and to and from storage tanks


• Involvement in the start-up and shut down of the plant and process operations


• Use of computerised process control and tank monitoring systems


• Start up, running and shut down of the boiler

Vehicle movements

• Taking samples from vehicles and delivery of samples to the laboratory


• Checking pipework and valves to ensure material is delivered into the correct tank


• Loading and unloading of product to and from vehicles


• Acceptance of chemical deliveries and offloading


• Completion of regulatory paperwork relating to waste and product transfers

Laboratory operations

• Taking in-process samples and testing them at approved intervals using the appropriate test methods


• Recording the test results in a retrievable form


• Using the in-process test data to adjust the process within defined limits as necessary

General

• Ensure work area is kept clean and tidy and free of chemical spills


• Work safely in accordance with the companies Health and Safety Policy and written procedures safe systems of work


• Report any plant defects or incidents as required by site reporting procedures


• Be aware of the environmental impact of activities and report issues as appropriate


• To contribute towards the achievement of compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements


• Be aware of their responsibilities within the Site Emergency Procedure as authorised deputy to the Site Incident Controller and Fire Marshal


• Awareness of external and internal environmental requirements including Environment Agency site permitting and industry specific guidance

• Apply the Slicker values to your role, “People rarely succeed unless they have Fun in what they are doing.”
  

Skills & Key Requirements

Qualifications / Certificates / Education:

• Good literacy and numeracy preferably with GCSE level in maths, English and Science subject


• Vocational Plant Process qualifications such as a work based NVQ would be preferred

Skills:

• Ability to work in a technical capacity as part of a multi-discipline process team;


• Have proven computer competency skills;


• Performs a high quality of work and applies attention to detail;


• Ability to multi-task


• Forklift Licence (preferred)

Experience:

• Process operator experience preferably in the Waste Management, Chemical or Petrochemical Industry


• Laboratory experience an advantage

Hours of work

47 hours per week, Monday to Thursday: 

Shift 1: 05:45am - 18:00pm 

Shift 2: 17:45pm - 06:00am 

No weekends

Values

The successful candidate will have the ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our workplace values. These are embedded into our business and applicants must evidence their values as part of the application process.

Smart – keep it simple and keep doing it better

Honest – be straight with each other and give feedback

Reliable – do what we say we will and tell people if we can’t

Together – work together as one and support each other

Fun – enjoy what we do and have a great time

We are a thriving and ambitious business with a mission to deliver ‘Value for Planet’ through growth from strategic acquisitions and achieving recognition for our commitment to innovation and integrity. In 2023, Slicker Recycling won the Servicesure Autocentre ‘Supplier of the Year’ Award for service excellence and environmental impact and in 2024, the King’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade – a prestigious recognition endorsed by His Majesty the King, for exceptional growth in international sales. We are proud as leaders to be positively influencing the standards of our industry.  

Slicker Recycling is an equal opportunities employer and will continue to ensure it offers career opportunities without discrimination. Employment positions throughout the Company are filled with the candidates who possess the most appropriate skills and competencies relevant for the particular job role. Slicker Recycling is to treat all employees fairly and equally regardless of gender, sexual orientations, marital status, race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origin, age, disability or union membership status.