Mobile Shear Operator – Sims Limited – Hull

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.

This position is responsible for carrying out all activities necessary to ensure the safe loading, sorting, processing and unloading of scrap metal. You will also organise material to ensure good standards of housekeeping are met. Working in Res Road, the successful candidate will be part of a team and work under the supervision of a knowledgeable and supportive Site Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure vehicles are loaded and unloaded in a safe and proper manner

Safely stockpile and process various grades of scrap metal, and assist with loading and unloading

Ensure materials are stored in accordance with company policy

Ensure daily checks are completed

Attend any training courses that the company proposes

Co-ordinate with other operatives to ensure the correct processing of all loads

Carry out final inspection of dispatched scrap materials

Process material to conform with grade specifications

Assist in the scheduling of inward and outward transport

Liaise with customers, drivers and contractors who visit the site

Ensure the working area is kept in a clean and tidy state at all times

Able to work flexible working hours to include occasional evenings and weekends

Operation of site based machinery including the shear

Perform such other duties as the Company may from time to time reasonably require

Comply with all Company policies related to Code of Conduct, Environmental, Health and Safety and Community

Key Skills/Competencies

Exceptional organisational skills

High level of attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent interpersonal skills

Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable

Integrity and confidentiality

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proven track record of working within a team environment

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Qualifications/Knowledge

Valid 360° Material Handler/Wheeled loading shovel licence, as applicable, is essential

FLT Licence would be an advantage

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

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