Job Description
Luton, Bedfordshire
About Us
We are FCC Environment, one of the nation’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
We own and operate more than 200 recycling, treatment and disposal facilities and employ nearly 2,400 people across the UK.
We are currently looking for a Banksman to join our team in Luton on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Excellent holiday allowance
- Company sick pay
- Pension scheme and life insurance
- Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle-to-work scheme and Gymflex membership
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service
- Peer-to-peer recognition scheme
- Training and development opportunities
This is a great opportunity for an organised individual with great communication skills to join one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies.
Not only will you be joining a company dedicated to the UK’s fight against climate change, but you’ll have the chance to undertake training and build an array of valuable, transferable skills.
What’s more, you’ll be rewarded with a fantastic range of benefits, including health and wellbeing perks and professional development schemes, to ensure you’re equipped with everything you need to excel in your role as well as your personal life.
The Role
As a Banksman, you will co-ordinate the safe and efficient movement of visiting and on-site vehicles at our facility in Luton.
You’ll ensure that the traffic management plan, site rules and safe working procedures are adhered to by all staff and visitors. Assisting vehicles which need help manoeuvring, you will ensure that pedestrians move around safely and only use designated routes.
Performing weighbridge duties, you’ll complete relevant documentation and ensure waste carriers license details are recorded.
Additionally, you will:
- Induct visitors to the site
- Inspect incoming DMR loads
- Perform general cleansing and maintenance tasks
- Undertake daily checks of equipment
Please note, this role involves manual handling, standing throughout the working day and a range of general labouring duties.
About You
To be considered as a Banksman, you will need:
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to work as part of a team
- To be organised and methodical
- To recognise the importance of good housekeeping and health & safety
Other organisations may call this role Spotter, Marshal, Slinger Signaller, Traffic Marshal, Traffic Steward, or Gateman.
Webrecruit and FCC Recycling (UK) Ltd are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you want to step into an engaging role as a Banksman, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.