Machine Operator

As part of the second phase of recruitment for this facility, we are looking for a Machine Operator to join our team.

If you are looking to work for an innovative company with the vision to develop sustainability to the point where nothing is wasted, and who can offer opportunities for development, then this is the opportunity for you.

Levenseat, a leading recycling and resource management company, has recently opened the doors of their newly refurbished site in Falkirk. The site will process 200,000 tonnes of household waste per year, recovering resources to extend their lifecycle and returning them back into a circular economy, ensuring nothing is wasted.

About the Role

The Machine Operator will be responsible for the baler and wrapper machine operations, including set-up and production in a waste processing environment.

This involves performing basic adjustments to the equipment as per requirements, operating characteristics, and capabilities of the equipment.

You will also be responsible for the basic housekeeping in the area and ensuring the machine produces high-quality bales within customer specifications, runs smoothly and at capacity, and is properly maintained.

Main Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities of the Machine Operator include:

• Operate baling and wrapping equipment to compress, bind, and package materials into bales.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the baler, as well as monitoring the flow of materials and ensuring they are loaded correctly into the baler.
• Maintain the baling equipment in good operating condition and make adjustments as needed. Work with the engineering team to help schedule preventative maintenance and schedule maintenance activity.
• Report on production levels.
• Monitor levels of baled stock and ensure levels do not exceed those set out in the company guidelines.
• Responsible for basic housekeeping in the area.
• Remain aware at all times of your responsibilities for your health and safety and the health and safety of your work colleagues.

For a more extensive list of responsibilities, please see the job description attached.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• A health cashback plan
• Enhanced holiday cover
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Training and development opportunities

Essential Skills

Full training will be given; however, we are looking for someone with Machine Operator experience who has an awareness of health and safety in the workplace, who is able to communicate well and who enjoys being part of a team.

Quality is key to this role, and the chosen candidate will have a pragmatic approach to problem-solving, be proactive in suggesting improvements, and pay attention to detail.

Ideally, the candidate will have experience in working in a process environment and in operating machinery and vehicles in a safe manner.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of the waste/recycling industry
• Experience with Lean manufacturing/continuous improvement techniques
• Experience in RDF baling and wrapping
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• FLT licences/experience
• IOSH Working Safely

About Company

Levenseat is a leading resource management company providing recycling, energy recovery and waste management services to both local authority and commercial customers. Set to manage 750,000 tonnes of recyclates and resources per year, we are committed to developing new solutions to recover the best resources and provide customers with environmental and economic solutions.

Levenseat has achieved tremendous growth in the last couple of years, and we are very proud of the company we have grown into. We are an industry leader in the field of resource management, and we are very clear on the role we expect to play in continuing to lead the way.

We also play a key role in educating communities, businesses and councils on the value of resources and the part they can play to reduce waste and embrace the principles of a circular economy. There is a shift in attitudes towards waste and recycling and there has never been a more exciting time to be part of the industry.

With a strong work ethos and collaborative environment, we are looking for proactive and focused people to join an expanding team.