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Operative

Posted 7 days ago

OfficeSpennymoor, Durham
Sharpsmart are part of Daniels Health, a global business providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals and an array of customers within the healthcare setting. Our focus is delivering quality and safety-focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, positively impact infection control and reduce environmental burden.  
 
Take a look at our website for further information on how we are making healthcare safer: Sharpsmart | Sharps, Hazardous and Medical Waste Management
 
We are currently recruiting for a Plant Operative position; this role is critical to the success of the company with widely varying role.
### What will your role involve? 
  • Using our bespoke specially made machinery, to:
  • Load the Washsmart system (sanitization system)
  • Handling, Cleaning, and Quality checking or specialist containers
  • Lifting, pulling and pushing transporters
  • Attention to deal for spot checking
  • General housekeeping
  • Stand for extended periods of time happily and comfortably
  • Work well with a team because we are all about team work!
  • ### Why work for us?
  • Opportunities for overtime
  • Consistent work hours 
  • Permanent position – This is a Full-time permanent role of 45 hours per week
  • Competitive salary – This position is offering a rate of £29741.40pa.
  • Safe work environment – We supply above and beyond the standard PPE protocols for safe handling of medical waste – Our Facilities | Sharpsmart
  • Private Healthcare and Dental care options 
  • Employee benefits scheme including financial planning, gym scheme, discounts across a range of retail, days out & leisure, travel, motoring, food & drink plus much more. 
  • Genuine investment throughout your career for professional development 
  • Company events and networking opportunities 
  • Stability as an essential service to healthcare, ensuring a non-seasonal and stable business environment 
  • The shift pattern will be: Monday - Friday, 8am-6pm.
     
    Who are we looking for? 
    The ideal candidate will have experience in a production/warehouse environment with experience of working in a fast paced position. Team work is a huge part of this role and you must be able to communicate well across the plant, and be able to support as needed. 
     
    Why work for us?
    Take a look at what our team have to say: Our Culture | Sharpsmart 
     

    Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart  conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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    Spennymoor, Durham

    Sharpsmart offers medical waste management services with a difference — bringing infection control and waste together to drive safety and clinical outcomes.

    Key team members

    Carys Edwards

    Carys Edwards

    Mary Kenyon

    Mary Kenyon

    Tim Dean

    Tim Dean

    Gemma Ridley

    Gemma Ridley

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