About The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Plastic Plant Operator Maintenance Support to join our team on our Plastic recycling plant in Telford. As AO’s new Plastic Plant Operator Maintenance Support, you work alongside our Engineers and play a massive part in keeping our plant one of the most efficient and advanced in the UK. You will gain tonnes of knowledge about recycling, the equipment that we use and the things we need to do to keep it running efficiently and effectively.Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing
No two days are ever the same at AO Recycling, but here’s a taste of what you’ll get up to:- Working Monday to Friday on a rotating days shift pattern, 05:30am to 14:15pm/13:45pm to 22:30pm.
- Set up and prepare production equipment to ensure efficient batch start-ups.
- Monitor plant performance and maintain safe, smooth operations throughout production.
- Carry out routine maintenance, inspections, and operational checks.
- Complete thorough plant cleaning and housekeeping activities to maintain high standards.
- Work closely with Engineers to support equipment breakdowns and minimise downtime.
- Accurately record production activities, completed tasks, and plant downtime.
A Few Things About You
We don’t expect you to know everything about our technology and equipment, you don’t have to be an expert, we can make you one! You will work alongside our engineers who will provide as much guidance and support as required to get you up to speed! However, it would be amazing if you’re:- Energetic and hard working.
- Pretty good with your hands and used to using basic tools and equipment.
- Happy to get stuck in and a great team player.
- A good communicator both written and verbal.
- Driven with an appetite to learn and self-develop.
- Knowledgeable about safe working practices within a factory or plant environment.
A Bit About Us
We’re big on appliances and electricals, REALLY big. Washing machines, fridge freezers and TVs? They’re our bread and butter. Mobiles, Airwraps and Ring doorbells? Yep, those too. If it plugs in, powers up or makes life easier, AO probably has it. But we’re more than that… For over 25 years, trust has been at the heart of everything we do, helping us become the UK’s most trusted electrical retailer. Our customers rate us 4.9 on Trustpilot from over ONE MILLION reviews and more 5-star ratings than any other UK electrical retailer, because they know they can rely on us and it’s the exact same for our AOers too.Our Benefits
- Our benefits are designed to cover the moments that matter to AOers. From health and wellness to giving back - you’ll be rewarded inside and outside of work.
- Holidays; 25 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Pension; Contribute 5% of your annual salary and we'll do the same, giving you a little extra support for the future.
- Be a VIP at the AO Arena; we have loads of opportunities to win free tickets and pre-sale access!
- Health&wellbeing; discounted gym membership, and our Help @ Hand scheme giving you access to virtual GP’s, Mental Health support and much more.
- Discounts; exclusive discounts across our product range.
- Family leave; Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave.
- Making a difference; 2 fully paid days a year to donate your time to any charity of your choice.