Food Waste Operator

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Food Waste Operator to join our team in Avonmouth.

This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and compliant operation of our food waste processing activities.

As part of this role, you will also benefit from a shift allowance of 15% and a 5% performance bonus.  All training will be provided and there will also be some ad hoc duties to support site activities and operations. 

What you'll do

• Support the operation of our Bristol Food Waste Recycling Facility, including waste delivery reception, depackaging, digestion and dewatering.
• Act as the first line of maintenance for plant, including oiling and greasing.
• Keep records to maintain compliance with waste regulations.
• Operate in line with documents, procedures and standards, including environmental permits, regulatory guidance, ISO45001, ISO14001, ISO9001, ISO45003 and the Competence Management System.
• Ensure documents and procedures are followed and updated if a change occurs.
• Comply with PAS 110 compliance standards
• Adhere to and promote stringent health and safety protocols.
• Monitor and maintain equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
• Record and report operational data accurately.

What you'll need

• Awareness of plant operating permits and legislation.
• Process knowledge of the waste food treatment plant.
• An understanding of health and safety and safe systems of work, including Permits to Work and Process Risk Assessments.
• the ability to optimise treatment processes.
• Problem-solving skills and effective communication skills.
• Good knowledge of the various processes associated with waste food treatment, such as centrifuges, heat recovery, pasteurisation, digestion and power generation.

Training to use our food waste treatment plant will be provided. 

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team