Waste Acceptance Operative Apprentice

Please note: Due to the nature of this role, which involves working with heavy plant machinery in a high-risk environment, applicants must be aged 18 or over at the start of the apprenticeship and hold a full UK driving licence. This is to comply with health and safety regulations under the Health and Safety (Young Persons) Regulations 1997 and associated guidance for work involving hazardous conditions or machinery.  

Role responsibilities: 

Learn all aspects of the Waste Acceptance Operative role including:

Learn to operate the weighbridge system Learn about the operation of the Tipping Hall Learn to safely operate a range of mobile plant equipment under supervision Learn to safely operate site cranes Undertake routine compliance checks onsite Follow all health and safety procedures and site-specific regulations Keep the work area clean, tidy, and hazard-free Assist with daily inspections and safety checks of machinery Complete training logs and attend apprenticeship training sessions as required Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors Carry out tasks in accordance with environmental and company standards Assist and comply with the Traffic Management

Training:

This is a full-time position based at our site at Devonport EfW Facility. There will be additional training at National Skills and Safety Park, Nether Langwith Quarry, Wood Lane, Nether Langwith, Mansfield, NG20 9JF, once a month. Expenses for this will be covered by MVV Environment. 

Training Outcome:

After successfully finishing the apprenticeship, you can explore a range of opportunities, such as:

Material Processing Technician: Operate and monitor machinery and systems that process materials such as metals, aggregates, biomass, or waste.

Process Operator/Plant Operator: Responsible for day-to-day running of processing equipment, quality checks, and maintaining safe operations.

Employer Description:

With around 6,500 employees and annual sales of around Euro 4.1 billion, MVV is one of Germany’s leading energy companies. Our activities focus on providing a reliable, economical and environmentally-friendly supply of energy to our industrial, commercial and private household customers. Here, we cover all stages of the energy value chain: from energy generation, energy trading and energy distribution to operating distribution grids through to our sales activities and environmental energy and energy-related service businesses. We are also investing in our future grid capability, modernising our generation plants and innovative green technologies.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness