Logistics Operative, Tilbury

Cory is one of the UK’s leading waste management and recycling companies.

Cory operates one of the largest energy from waste facilities in the United Kingdom, with a unique river-based infrastructure on the Thames for delivering waste.

Cory is investing more than £900 million in its operations and river infrastructure over the coming years. This includes the Riverside 2 energy from waste facility which is currently being built next to the company's existing energy from waste facility in Belvedere.

We are currently recruiting for a Logistics Operative to work at our Tilbury site. The holder of this role will provide an important function that directly contributes to the smooth running of the operation through a variety of duties and responsibilities.

Key elements of the role

Acting under the direction of the Jetty and Logistics Manager, the role holder will:

• Safely operate Jetty Container Cranes, Dock Tractors, Front Loading Shovel and other Mobile Plant as directed by a Supervisor.
• Maintain the health, safety and security of the work area.
• Expedite the unloading and reloading process of barges to process received waste and ash.

Identify and report all accidents/ incidents / safety infringements (SINs) and near immediately to Supervisor/Shift Team Leader.

Ensure safe and efficient operation of all activities on site and comply with Health & Safety, Environmental and Operational procedures under all situations and conditions.

Implement work procedures, work instructions and application of correct site safety rules and review as necessary.

Understand and work within the environmental permit reporting all non-compliance or incident to Supervisor, Shift Team Leaders, or Manager.

Report all non-compliance, incidents and environmental concerns to Shift Team Leaders, Supervisors and Manager.

Carry out other reasonable tasks and duties as requested by management.

The individual we are looking for will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Mobile Plant / Crane background and experience are essential.
• Operational qualifications or equivalent are desirable.
• Willingness to undertake a variety of challenging tasks to meet the operational needs of the site.
• A self-motivated individual who can work on their own initiative, who takes a proactive approach to work.

Have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to colleagues and contractors.

An appreciation of Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.

Ability to undertake and pass training relevant to the position.

Shift Pattern

The successful candidate will work on a two-week shift rota and will be required to work overtime when needed.

Week 1: Monday to Friday 06:00 to 14:00

Week 2: Monday to Friday 10:00 to 18:00