William Waugh (Edinburgh) Limited
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Location: 12 West Harbour Road, Edinburgh, EH5 1PH
Hours: Monday – Friday 8-5 (with overtime opportunities), Saturday 8-12 (overtime)
Salary: £14.50/hour (overtime at time and a half)
Overview of the company and role:
William Waugh (Edinburgh) Ltd is a long-established, family-owned and run metal recycler based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
We currently have a vacancy for an Edinburgh-based, 360° Material Handler Operator to join our business. Reporting to the Works Manager, the machine operator will carry out a range of tasks including ferrous metal sorting, metal processing; loading, and unloading containers; and loading and unloading vehicles. Part of our processing includes feeding a shear; experience of this although not essential, would be desirable and an advantage.
The successful candidate must be a be a self-motivated team player, adaptable and willing to do a range of different tasks. You will work effectively to a high standard, whilst working in a cooperative and flexible manner to cater for the varied needs of the business.
Key duties/responsibilities:
- Skilful operation of a 360° Material Handler
- Loading and unloading various types of vehicles
- Loading containers and boxes
- Sorting into bays and stockpiles
- Feeding the shear from the material handler to allow for efficient processing of material.
- Complying with all health and safety requirements and site rules.
- Following a schedule of work in a timely manner.
- Assisting with keeping the yard organised and tidy
Essential requirements and experience
- 360° Machine Licence
- Experience with grabs, magnets, and sorting scrap metal.
- A knowledge of metal recycling is essential.
- Punctual and reliable
- A flexible and proactive approach
- A keen learner
- A driven and positive attitude
- Strong communication skills
- A collaborative, team player
Desirable requirements and experience
- A UK drivers’ licence is desirable but not essential.
- Experience working with a shear is desirable, but not essential.
Benefits include:
- Family business environment
- Overtime opportunities
- 28 days paid holidays
Contact: Louise Waugh - [email protected]