PLANT OPERATOR
Reports to:
Site Manager
Date approved:
September 2014
Division:
Eco-technology
Location:
AD Plant Sites
Primary relationships Internal:
Site manager
Plant Engineers
Processing
Supervisors
Primary
relationships External:
Hauliers
External contractors
Purpose of role
To receive, sort and process safely and effectively, sufficient feedstock in order to optimise the
operation of the BIOGEN AD plant.
Accountabilities
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Performance Indicators
To facilitate the smooth intake, sorting
and loading operation of the BIOGEN
plant on a day to day basis
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To ensure that at all times care is taken
for your health and safety and that of
others who may be affected by your acts
or omissions at work.
To ensure compliance with the
Environmental Permit and Animal ByProducts (ABP) regulations
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Successful audits and inspection against
standards.
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To ensure that the BIOGEN plant and
immediate surrounding areas are clean
and tidy at all times.
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Clean and tidy plant
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Efficiently receive and transfer waste
from suppliers into the reception hall.
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Minimum turnaround time of deliveries
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Ensure the processing lines are operated
at optimum performance
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Achieving maximum throughput.
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Perform routine checking and monitoring
of the plant equipment
Perform minor routine maintenance and
repairs as and when required
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Support the processing supervisors and
plant engineers in all aspects of
reception hall operations, to include;
weighbridge
operation,
banksman
duties, mobile and fixed plant operation,
vehicle and general cleaning
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Accurate and complete records.
Supervisor feedback.
Manager & Supervisor feedback
Minimise downtime of plant
equipment
Regular audit and review
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Maximum through put of waste on a
daily basis and the length of time
vehicles are kept waiting kept to a
minimum.
Successful audits and inspection against
standards.
and
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Provide cover at other BIOGEN sites as
and when required
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Manager & Supervisor feedback
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Carry out from time to time and as
directed, tasks in addition to the above
that are both reasonable and within your
capabilities.
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Manager feedback
Key Skills and Knowledge
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Ability to operate a fork lift truck and obtain a fork lift truck licence Ability to focus on priorities and main purpose of the job.
Ability to carefully follow procedure and protocol.
Ability to adapt plans to changing circumstances.
Ability to carry out hard physical and dirty work.
Self motivated and pro-active / Flexible and adaptable.
Good Team Player but also happy to work on own.
Relevant Experience an advantage.
Safety conscious.
Full Driving License - Preferable
Core Competences
Ensuring Business Success
Building Corporate Advantage (Level 1)
Focus on Business Results (Level 1)
Planning and Organising (Level 2)
Leading and Inspiring
Selling the Vision (Level 1)
Coaching & Developing People (Level 1)
Managing Change (Level 2)
Working with people
Focusing on Customers (Level 1)
Clear Communication (Level 1)
Team Working (Level 2)
Personal Effectiveness
Accountability (Level 2)
Self Improvement (Level 2)
Achievement of Excellence (Level 2)