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Who are ENCYCLIS?

ENCYCLIS, (formally known as Covanta Europe), is a leader in the energy from waste industry and we are looking for our next talented individual to join us on our continuous mission of achieving brilliant things!

We generate sustainable electricity for homes and businesses from non-recyclable waste. The ash from the process is also recycled to become building materials, and metals are recovered for re-use.

Our facilities are some of the most advanced in the world! They boast new, state of the art equipment and tools, ensuring safety is at the heart and its people are set up for success.

You will be joining a team of highly skilled, diverse individuals and a business that applauds their successes, loves idea sharing and values its people.

We offer fantastic benefits here!

Where you will be working

Encyclis Protos Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) is located within the Protos energy and resource hub, near Ellesmere Port in Cheshire.

Currently under construction, when complete, this impressive two-line facility will have the capacity to divert up to 500,000 tonnes of residual waste away from landfill every year, generating sustainable electricity for up to 90,000 homes.

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 Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Day Operations Team Leader, the Day Operator (1 x role on Days) will carry out the day-to-day operational activities safely, efficiently and in line with Encyclis procedures, whilst ensuring the facility is operationally compliant with the environment permit.

Day to day operations include direct support for the Day Operations Team Leader and the ability to cover for their absence in addition to working as part of the day operations team.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday with flexibility to cover day operations team for absence

What we need from you

• Reporting any Health, Safety and Environmental unsafe conditions, accidents or incidents to the Day Operations Team Leader.
• Loading ash residues into vehicle trailers and the safe operation of the ash handling hall system.
• Waste crane operations include bunker stock management, removal of any non-conforming waste, waste hopper feeding.
• Tipping hall operations include traffic management, safe operation and monitoring HGV waste deliveries and collections. Carry out visual waste inspections.
• Complete weighbridge operations including driver inductions, waste acceptance, operating the weighbridge system, reporting and managing any non-conforming deliveries or safety infringements by drivers or visitors to site.
• Supervise the unloading of consumable deliveries.
• Support the Day Operations Team Leader with coordination and communication of the safe working practices of site staff and contractors.
• Take ownership of plant cleanliness and ensure excellent standards of housekeeping are maintained.
• Complete and sign off routine inspections of mobile plant, including any attachments and additional equipment to ensure the safe operation of mobile plant.
• Ensuring all operational logs and records are maintained and any facility or vehicle defects are reported in a timely manner.
• The role requires flexibility to work as part of the day operations team as well as deputising for the Day Operations Team Leader.
• Assist Day Operations Team Leader in their role of report writing and stock control.
• There is a requirement to provide cover for other Day Operator (Shifts) team members as deemed required by the Day Operations Team Leader or Operations Manager; this may require extended periods of shift working (05:30-13:30 / 13:00-21:00) or weekend cover.
• Day shift members could be called to assist the shift team when blockages occur.

Education & Experience:

• The preferred levels of education are to National Vocational Qualification Level 3 in a related industry or subject, although relevant other qualifications with energy recovery or large process plant experience will be considered for the role.
• Previous heavy mobile plant certification (Road Sweeper, Loading Shovel, Forklift, Telescopic Handler) is highly desirable however, training will be provided on all mobile plant and attachments.
• Weighbridge operations including vehicle checks and control.
• This role requires a broad background in logistics, waste handling and traffic management activities.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement.
• Effective written and verbal communication, specifically to include the accurate recording of detailed shift logs.

Want to know more about what we do?

Check out this video of one of our facilities, Rookery South in Bedford, here!