Role Definition
Site Operative
Company Background
FCC Environment (FCC Environment is the trading name for FCC Environment (UK)
Limited and FCC Environment Services (UK) Limited) is a leading UK waste and
resource management company, which is part of a global group with a strong heritage in
providing services for communities and businesses.
Our vision is to be the
environmental company of choice, delivering change for a sustainable future.
FCC Environment’s core business centers on collection, resource recovery and
renewable energy providing services for local authorities and commercial customers. To
make our skills and expertise easily accessible to our customers, our business is
grouped into five core services:
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Municipal services – household waste collection, street cleansing, parks and
gardens maintenance.
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Business waste solutions – waste collection and recycling services for small
and large companies.
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Recycling – material recycling facilities, household waste recycling centers.
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Green energy – recovery of energy from waste.
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Waste Processing – industrial waste treatment, hazardous wastes and landfill
disposal.
We operate over 200 facilities in England, Scotland and Wales and employ around
2,500 employees. We recycle 1.2 million tonnes of waste each year.
FCC Environment is part of the FCC Group which is a leading international
infrastructure, environmental services and green energy company present in more than
50 countries with 90,000 employees.
Role Purpose
Arpley Landfill is to be maintained and operated in accordance with the Permit, Planning
Permission, all FCC Group policies & procedures, whilst maximising recycling.
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Key Responsibilities
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Operate mobile plant to carry out tasks allocated to you. Such tasks will hinge
around the operational area of a landfill site ranging from compacting waste,
maintaining roads, spreading cover material, excavation and haulage of soils/
hardcore etc.
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Maintain standard as required by the Integrated management systems “IMS” /
Site filing systems “SFS”.
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Demonstrate good communication skills towards FCC, Regulatory / statutory
bodies.
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To assist the Supervisor in delivering, controlling and co-ordinating the safe and
efficient operation of the active areas on site in accordance with management
instructions, all health & safety Working Procedures and Legislative
Requirements, Planning Permissions, Environmental Permit, E-Module Training,
Safety Alerts and Toolbox talks at all times.
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To be aware of, and conversant with the relevant details of the Environmental
Permit, Management System, Risk Assessments, COSHH Assessments,
Emergency Procedures and other relevant health, safety & environmental
documents as directed by the Supervisor.
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Ensure all accidents, near-misses or dangerous situations are recorded and
reported to your Supervisor or Manager.
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To promote and enforce the need to maximise recycling levels across all Centres.
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Ensure all legislative Duty of Care, imported material checks are carried out as
and when required, and the associated paperwork is completed properly.
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Generation of clear and factual information relating to all necessary paperwork on
behalf of FCC.
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To ensure that all site personnel are wearing issued uniforms and the correct
PPE at all times.
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Attend and participate in monthly meetings regarding achieved recycling rates
and other site issues.
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To carry-out plant pre-start checks and defect reporting.
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To ensure preventative maintenance, servicing and statutory inspections are
carried out in line with the manufacturer’s guidelines and associated training.
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Formally record and report any breach of rules, act of dishonesty, malpractice or
corruption by any member of staff to the Area Supervisor or Regional Business
Manager.
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Liaise with and carry out any reasonable and safe duties assigned to you by your
Manager.
Qualifications and Experience
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Mobile plant licence, especially tracked dozer, dumper and excavator. Landfill
compactor licence is desirable.
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Had experience in operating mobile plant on landfill.
Personal Qualities
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Good verbal communication skills.
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Places Health and Safety at the centre of everything the site does.
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Practically minded with can do attitude.
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Ability to deal with people. Respectful, honest, firm but fair.
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Flexible approach to duties, willing to ‘muck in’ if necessary to complete a task.
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Able to work as part of a team.
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Able to use initiative and make suggestions for process improvements.
Other Information
Location – Arpley Landfill, Off Liverpool Road, Sankey Bridges, Warrington, Cheshire,
WA4 6YZ.
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