Plant Operator

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. Being part of Team Slicker 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
• Hybrid working potential
• 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 description

We are looking for a Plant Operator to efficiently carry out all operational duties surrounding the operation of the Hull facility, with particular focus on the oil collections and packaged waste storage and handling. Ensuring all work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner whilst promoting the Slicker workplace values. We are Smart, Honest and Reliable, working Together whilst having Fun.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities 

• Working with the Site Manager, plan and undertake operational tasks on the site including the receipt, testing, offloading, storage, treatment and recording of various wastes including oil and packages wastes.
• Transfer liquid product through various processes, using mechanical pumps and vehicle pumps.
• Ensure the operations are compliant with the various site operating procedures, permits and authorisations.
• Sort incoming dry waste from various receptacles including bins, drums and IBCs.
• Ensure that wastes are only stored in the correct areas and in accordance with site operational procedures and permitted activities.
• Safely take samples from incoming loads and tanks.
• Monitor tank levels by computer and manual means. Record all data in site diary.
• To complete all paperwork in accordance with company processes and legal requirements.
• All operational and storage areas to be kept clean and tidy. Good Housekeeping to be practised at all times.
• Maintaining consistently high standards of health and safety at all times.
• Ensuring clear communication with drivers and visitors to the site.
• Movement of waste from vehicles via forklift truck.
• Using initiative to identify jobs when which require action.
• Working as part of a team and demonstrating a positive attitude.
• Assist in the laboratory when required to carry out analysis on incoming loads and tanks.
• Flexibility to work overtime if/ when required.
• To work with other colleagues at Hull and within the wider Slicker group to aid the smooth operation of the site.
  
• Apply the Slicker values to your role, “People rarely succeed unless they have Fun in what they are doing.”

Key Skills & Requirements

• Qualifications / Certificates / Education:
  • Forklift licence essential
  • Driving licence essential.
  Skills:
  • Good standard of communication, literacy and numeracy.
  • Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Have basic computer skills.
  • Performs a high quality of work and applies attention to detail
   Experience:
  • Process operator experience preferably in the Waste Management, Chemical or Petrochemical Industry.
  • Working in a physically demanding role, undertaking various tasks in all weather conditions.
  
  

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.