The Plant Operative is responsible for managing waste containers, operating machinery, handling deliveries, and ensuring paperwork accuracy, all while working effectively in a team.
Sharpsmart are part of Daniels Health, a global business providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals and an array of customers within the healthcare setting. Our focus is delivering quality and safety-focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, positively impact infection control and reduce environmental burden.
Take a look at our website for further information on how we are making healthcare safer: Sharpsmart | Sharps, Hazardous and Medical Waste Management.
Shift:
Monday - Friday 6-4/7-5 - business dependent
We are currently recruiting for a Plant Operative position; this role is critical to the success of the company with widely varying role, including:
- Checking in containers and checking paperwork, including all deliveries onto site of consumable stock
- Moving/unloading specific waste containers
- Operating a forklift to load an autoclave
- Weigh incoming sharps and regulated medical waste containers (using our Weighbridge)
- Load/operate our autoclave machine (a pressure chamber to melt materials)
- Lifting and pushing carts
- Provide attention to detail, especially with the paperwork required to process these items
- Stock management and preparation of driver stock requirements
- General housekeeping
- Standing for extended periods of time happily and comfortably
- Working well with a team because we are all about team work!
- Opportunities for overtime
- Consistent work hours
- Permanent position – This is a Full-time permanent role
- Competitive salary – This position is offering a rate of £30420.00
- Safe work environment – We supply above and beyond the standard PPE protocols for safe handling of medical waste – Our Facilities | Sharpsmart
- Private Healthcare and Dental care options
- Employee benefits scheme including financial planning, gym scheme, discounts across a range of retail, days out & leisure, travel, motoring, food & drink plus much more.
- Genuine investment throughout your career for professional development
- Company events and networking opportunities
- Stability as an essential service to healthcare, ensuring a non-seasonal and stable business environment
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have experience in a production/warehouse environment with experience of working in a fast paced position. Team work is a huge part of this role and you must be able to communicate well across the plant, and be able to support as needed. We are looking for an individual who likes variety in their work and can think through practical problems.
Why work for us?
Take a look at what our team have to say: Our Culture | Sharpsmart
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Top Skills
Autoclave
Forklift
Weighbridge
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