- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 28,673 – GBP 28,673 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 16 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Candidates able to work full time on-site in St Dennis, Cornwall. Part-time applicants may also be considered if they specify their preferred hours. Applicants should ideally have relevant industrial experience, with computer literacy and a valid driving licence.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
This is a permanent, full-time Day Operative position based at the Cornwall Energy Recovery Centre in St Dennis, Cornwall. The standard working pattern is 37.5 hours per week, with 7.5-hour shifts scheduled between 6:30am and 6:15pm across five days. The local rota includes one Saturday in every five. The employer may also consider part-time applicants, provided the preferred hours are clearly stated in the application.
The salary for this role is £28,673 per year. Interviews are planned to begin from 7 July. The closing date for applications is 02/07/2026, although the vacancy may be closed earlier if enough suitable candidates are received.
About the opportunity
The role suits someone who wants to contribute to a more sustainable future and be part of an organisation focused on environmental solutions. It is part of a team working in a waste and energy recovery environment, where safety, reliability, and operational discipline are essential.
What you will do
- Support the site by supervising waste deliveries as they arrive.
- Operate mobile plant equipment as part of daily site activity.
- Carry out overhead gantry crane operations when needed.
- Handle other routine duties required to keep the operation running smoothly.
Experience and skills needed
Applicants should ideally have experience in a relevant industrial setting. A suitable mobile plant qualification is preferred, although training can be provided. The successful candidate must also be comfortable using computers and standard software such as Word and Excel. A valid driving licence is required for this position.
Benefits
- Annual salary of £28,673.
- 3% yearly bonus.
- Life assurance cover equal to 3 times salary.
- 20 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 25 days with service.
- Sick pay.
- Additional employee benefits.
- Access to a wider benefits package that supports wellbeing, learning, and career growth.
Additional information
This is a permanent contract with a full-time working pattern. The organisation encourages applications from people with different backgrounds and experience levels, and candidates who do not meet every requirement are still welcome to apply if they feel they could be a good fit.
The employer values respect, inclusion, wellbeing, safety, and development, and aims to provide a workplace where people can grow and take ownership of their career path.