What we offer:

The only way to truly know the benefits of this culture is to experience it as an EMR employee, but some examples of the support we offer include:

• Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay
• Wellbeing Scheme, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments
• 24/7 anonymous access to advice on any aspect of health and wellbeing
• Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay and financial education
• Savings on online purchases from retailers and utilities to entertainment and beyond
• Cycle 2 work scheme

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status for three years running - and to be recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation. 

But it's about so much more than badges to us, it's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them.

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About Our Opportunity

Are you looking for a sustainable career where no two days are the same? Do you want to work for an ethical employer committed to making a difference for our planet?

This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. By joining us, you’ll play a vital role in our bold commitment to transform our business into a provider of net zero carbon sustainable materials by 2040.

Not only does this role offer a rewarding career, but it also provides clear progression opportunities, ensuring a bright future for you. As part of our team, you’ll help to organise and manage shift resources, ensuring the efficient and effective use of personnel, plant, and equipment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a better world for the next generation while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

What You Will Be Doing

As an ELV Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:

• Proactively leading the ELV cost centre, controlling costs, and addressing potential or actual issues.
• Driving continuous improvement across your department and team.
• Ensuring the ELV depollution process is completed in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Managing and setting goals to meet ELV production targets.
• Overseeing the proper handling of waste products such as waste oils and tyres and organising their collection.
• Ensuring the secure and timely collection of catalytic converters.
• Managing purchasing responsibilities and maintaining consumable levels.
• Highlighting and supporting training needs for your team members.
• Promoting health and safety best practices and addressing SHEQ concerns.
• Participating in quarterly SHEQ site meetings.
• Supporting the Operations Manager with hiring, training, and resolving internal and external issues.
• Encouraging and communicating with team members, including sharing goals, toolbox talks, and updates.
• Providing exceptional customer service by answering queries and resolving complaints.
• Strategically working with ELV support functions to grow ELV volumes.
• Planning and managing team holidays and absences in conjunction with the Operations Manager.

Handling day-to-day activities such as:

• Booking in vehicles.
• Forklift operation to transport vehicles (training provided).
• Removing components such as tyres, batteries, and catalytic converters.
• Removing fluids including fuel, oils, and coolant.
• Using tools and equipment effectively (training provided for air conditioning removal).
• Basic tablet and computer use.

This is a hands-on role, so you’ll never be bored!

About You

You’ll excel in this role if you have:

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• A successful track record as a team leader or supervisor.
• The ability to lead and manage teams while driving performance improvements.

We’re also looking for someone who:

• Is happy to get their hands dirty.
• Can handle the physical demands of the job.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, especially during busy periods with customer vehicle drop-offs.

If you’re ready to lead a team, make a real impact, and contribute to a sustainable future, this could be the perfect role for you!

Who we are:

Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don’t need to be extracted from the planet.’

At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth’s atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats.

We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth.

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it’s about so much more than a badge. It’s about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them:

‘The people who work here are from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected.’

‘I’m encouraged to keep a healthy work-life balance so that I can be performing at my best.’

‘I’ve been supported every step of the way in my career progression.’

‘‘EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work.’

We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth, underpinned by our Company values of We Care and We Do.

• We Care
• Integrity – our people are Respectful and Honest
• Trust – our people are Collaborative and Genuine
• We Do
• Accountable – our people are Determined and Responsible
• Innovative – our people have a Growth Mind-set and are Progressive

If you want to be part of something bigger than yourself, have a role that really makes a difference and work with likeminded people towards the same purpose, click the link to apply.

Recruitment Agencies
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