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]