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Posted 07 August, 2026

Plant Operator

TRADEBE UK
Glasgow, SCT, GB Full Time

Job Description

Operator - Tradebe Queenslie

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Shift Pattern 4o4o (Days and Nights)

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Working hours: 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am

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Play a key role in the safe and efficient handling of clinical and hazardous waste, ensuring all waste movements are managed in line with environmental legislation, site permits and health & safety standards. You'll help keep our operations running smoothly while making a real contribution to protecting people and the environment.

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Key Responsibilites

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  • Safely operate processing plant, machinery and industrial cleaning equipment.
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  • Load and unload vehicles, containers and waste safely and efficiently.
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  • Process clinical and hazardous waste in line with environmental and site requirements.
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  • Complete waste documentation accurately and operate site weighing systems.
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  • Maintain high housekeeping standards across the site using 5S principles.
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  • Monitor equipment performance, report downtime and support continuous improvement.
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  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve site performance and safety goals.
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  • Deliver excellent customer service to visitors, drivers and customers.
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  • Always follow site procedures, Safe Working Practices (SWPs) and health & safety regulations.
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Do you have what it takes?

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Other Essential Skills:

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  • Competency in English and Maths.
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  • A Good understanding of workplace health and safety.
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Desirable Skills:

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  • Communication skills
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  • Counterbalance FLT licence
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  • Customers relations
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  • Computer literate with basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
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Knowledge:

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  • Good knowledge of clinical and hazardous waste.
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  • Previous plant/factory experience
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\n What's in for you?\n
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  • Competitive salary £26,276.21 + Quarterly Bonus
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  • 6% Contributory Pension
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  • Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre)
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