Jetty and Logistics Operative, Riverside EfW

Cory is one of the UK’s leading waste management and recycling companies.

Cory operates one of the largest energy from waste facilities in the United Kingdom, with a unique river-based infrastructure on the Thames for delivering waste.

Cory is investing more than £900 million in its operations and river infrastructure over the coming years. This includes the Riverside 2 energy from waste facility which is currently being built next to the company's existing energy from waste facility in Belvedere.

We are currently recruiting for a Jetty and Logistics Operative to work at our Riverside Energy from Waste facility. The holder of this role will provide an important function that directly contributes to the smooth running of the facility through a variety of operational duties and responsibilities.

Key elements of the role

Acting under the direction of the Jetty and Logistics Manager, the role holder will:

• Safely operate Jetty Container Cranes, Dock Tractors, Front Loading Shovel, Ash Cranes and other Mobile Plant as directed by a Supervisor.

• Expedite the unloading and reloading process of barges and optimising supply of waste to the tipping hall and waste bunker.

• Supervise tipping hall operations and waste audits safely, efficiently and within operational procedures.

• Identify and report all accidents/ incidents / safety infringements (SINs) and near immediately to Supervisor/Shift Team Leader.

• Prevent the deposit of any unauthorised waste and report all incidents to Supervisor/Shift Team Leader.

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of all activities on site and comply with Health & Safety, Environmental and Operational procedures of the EfW Plant under all situations and conditions.

• Implement work procedures, work instructions and application of correct site safety rules and review as necessary.

• Understand and comply with relevant environmental legislation and Environmental Permit BK0825WI.

• Understand and work within the environmental permit reporting all non-compliance or incident to Supervisor, Shift Team Leaders, or Manager.

• Understand and work within the Riverside 1 Environmental Management System (Safety Management System).

• Report all environmental concerns to Shift Team Leaders, Supervisors and Manager.

• Carry out other reasonable tasks and duties as requested by management.

The individual we are looking for will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Mobile Plant / Crane background and experience are essential.

• Operational qualifications or equivalent are desirable.

• Experience of working within Energy from Waste or another similar environment is desirable.

• Willingness to undertake a variety of challenging tasks to meet the operational needs of the plant.

• A self-motivated individual who can work on their own initiative, who takes a proactive approach to work.

• Have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to colleagues and contractors.

• An appreciation of Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.

• To undertake training relevant to the position.

Shift Pattern

There are two shift patterns for this role - you will be asked when applying whether you want to be considered for one or both patterns:-

Day Shift:                     Monday to Friday 0600 to 14:00 and 14:00 to 22:00 in alternate weeks

Night Shift:                  Five nights a week, 22:00 to 06:00