An exciting opportunity for a Salt Despatch Operator has arisen to join our client, a leading provider of essential minerals, in Winsford!

Benefit from a competitive salary of £38,920.96 per annum plus private medical insurance, read on to find out more…

Salt Despatch Operator
Winsford, CW7 2PE

Full time, permanent
£38,920.96 per annum
Shift work to support all aspects of the operation

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Our client is a world-leading provider of essential minerals, including salt for winter roadway safety and specialty plant nutrition minerals that improve crop quality and yield. With a history stretching back to 1844, the company operates globally across the US, Canada, and the UK.

Based in Cheshire, the company's site features the country’s largest salt mine, offering unique storage solutions, from documentation to historical artefacts, in ideal conditions.

The Role:

As a Salt Despatch Operator, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for overseeing all aspects of surface salt operations. You’ll also engage in environmental monitoring, stockpiling, and loading vehicles, ensuring the highest safety and quality standards are met.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate the weighbridge system to control vehicle flow in and out of the site safely
Liaise with internal departments and third-party contractors
Conduct salt sampling and environmental monitoring to ensure quality
Operate Front End Loaders to stockpile or load vehicles with rock salt
Set up and maintain equipment for manufacturing treated salt
Use a Forklift Truck to load/unload deliveries and collections
Complete accurate reporting and statutory administration tasks
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and EH&S practices

Benefits:

Joining them comes with great perks! Along with a competitive salary, they offer:

26 days of annual leave plus 8 paid bank holidays
Private medical insurance
Company pension
Mental Health First Aiders on-site
A collaborative work environment recognised as a "Great Place to Work" for three consecutive years

What you will need:

Experience in weighbridge operations and/or other customer-facing roles
Qualified to operate Front End Loaders and Forklift Trucks (desirable)
Must hold a full driving license
High level of computer literacy
Excellent communication skills
The ability to prioritise workload
Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
A flexible approach to varied work situations and shift patterns

Ready to take on this exciting role and join a company that values its employees? Apply today!

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

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Our client is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. They are firmly committed to making all employment-related decisions without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic protected by law. To request reasonable accommodations, call +44 (0) 1606 305 103.

Other suitable skills and experience include Weighbridge Operator, Forklift Operator, Warehouse Operative, Production Technician, Manufacturing Operative, Logistics Coordinator, Environmental Technician, Distribution Operative, Quality Control Technician, Process Operator.

Despatch Operative