Site Operative

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Department: Health and Safety

Location: Rochdale

Compensation: £30,000 - £34,000 / year

Description

Job Title: Site Operative

Company: Salt Separation Services

Location: Rochdale, on-site

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 07:00–17:30

Compensation: £30,000- £34,000

About Salt Separation Services:

Salt Separation Services have been leading in desalination technology for over 35 years; specialising in the engineering, commissioning and servicing of reverse osmosis (RO) plants that provide drinkable water solutions across a variety of industries. Our systems are used in sectors including naval, oil, cruise ships, and more. We’re committed to designing reliable, high-quality RO and water filtration solutions that meet the unique demands of each industry and customer we serve. Join us on the path to simplifying access to water solutions for a broad and varied client base!

Position Summary:

We are looking for a reliable, practical and proactive Site Operative to join our team.

This is a varied position combining general site and labouring duties with responsibility for opening the site and supporting day-to-day site security and access arrangements.

The role would suit someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and well-organised working environment, is comfortable working independently and is willing to get involved across a range of practical site activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Open the site and relevant buildings and disarm security systems in accordance with Company procedures, ensuring the site is ready for the working day by 07:00.
• Carry out routine site and perimeter checks and report any security, safety or maintenance concerns.
• Manage access for early-arriving contractors, delivery drivers and visitors in accordance with site procedures.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across workshops, stores, yards and external areas.
• Remove waste, scrap and swarf and support waste segregation and recycling.
• Load and unload vehicles and move materials, equipment and products around the site.
• Support stores, deliveries, collections and general warehouse activities.
• Provide practical labouring support to the wider business.
• Assist with workshop projects, maintenance, installation and facility improvement activities.
• Carry out routine checks of Company vehicles and equipment and report defects.
• Operate an FLT or other authorised equipment where appropriately trained and authorised.
• Comply with all Company health, safety and environmental procedures and use PPE as required.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential:

• Reliable, punctual and able to consistently meet the 07:00 site opening and 17:30 close requirements.
• Practical, hands-on approach with a willingness to undertake a varied range of duties.
• Good understanding of the importance of workplace health and safety.
• Able to work independently and use initiative while also working effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with colleagues, contractors, visitors and delivery drivers.
• Physically capable of undertaking the practical and manual aspects of the role, subject to reasonable adjustments where applicable.
• Previous key-holder, site-opening experience.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing/engineering or similar environment.
• Valid Counterbalance FLT license - For the right candidate, we may be able to provide and fund appropriate FLT training and certification, subject to the Company's training arrangements and the candidate meeting the relevant requirements).

Job Benefits

Benefits:

A value at Salt Sep is family, and as such, we have designed benefits package which we believe give our people the very best support we can professionally, personally and for your future.

• Competitive employer matched pension scheme (Aviva)
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Services; giving counselling, GP access, financial and wellbeing advice.
• Life insurance
• Income protection (after 5 yrs service)
• Early finish Friday (finishing at 1pm)
• Plenty of training and development
• Holiday buy-back
• Excellent team building, social and company events

At Salt Separation Services, you’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects in a dynamic environment, as part of a small family-owned business.

We have some big goals on our horizon, we take pride in supporting our employees' own growth and provide a culture that values quality, communication, integrity, health and safety and family.

Salt Separation Services is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued, we encourage all candidates from all backgrounds, and are very happy to facilitate any adjustment you might need.

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