Job Description

Process Operative

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a individual to join the Operations and Maintenance Team at the Leyland site as a Process Operative. The vacancy is for a Job Share on a fixed term contract until 31st January 2027. The hours of work will be approximately 19.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a 2-shift rotation, 10:15am-2:15pm, 2pm-6pm.

What you'll be doing


The Process Operative will be responsible for the general process activities associated with the waste facility processing operations, site wide cleaning and general site work related activities.

What you will bring


Whilst training and development opportunities are provided and encouraged for our roles, the following skills and knowledge are desired:

Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels. Good Self-organisational skills. Good verbal and written skills. Knowledge of the Waste Industry. Ability to demonstrate experience in: + Manufacturing and processing related environments
+ Industrial Cleaning

What we offer you

Competitive salary. Company contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%. 26 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays - increasing to 30 days after 5 years. Death in Service cover - 4x Salary. Free on-site car parking. Company sick pay scheme- up to 26 weeks dependent on length of service Cycle to work scheme. We offer training and personal development programmes to our employees to provide opportunities to develop and progress. Wellbeing support for mental health. All required PPE and other relevant equipment supplied.

Who are we?


Lancashire Renewables Ltd was established for the operation and management of the two waste treatment facilities built for the Lancashire Waste Contract.


Our two facilities in Thornton and Leyland are manned 365 days a year. Both sites can process over 5,000 tonnes of residual (black bin bag) waste per week and divert 95% of this material away from landfill.


Our aim is to achieve a sustainable future for Lancashire by providing services to process biodegradable and non-biodegradable community waste and our people are vital in helping us achieve this.


Our employees work in a variety of operations, maintenance, logistics and support roles across our two sites in Leyland and Thornton, actively encouraging internal growth through development and training programmes.


We are dedicated to providing a positive, supportive work environment with a strong focus on the health, safety, and wellbeing of all our employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer:


Diversity and inclusion are important to us at Lancashire Renewables, and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work. We value and actively seek out a richly diverse range of talent and our policies ensure that every job application and employee is treated fairly, with equal opportunity to succeed.

Candidates should apply with an up-to-date CV by Tuesday 23

rd

December 2025.

Please note that the advert may be closed early if we receive sufficient applications.

For Enquiries

: careers@lancashirerenewables.co.uk


All roles are subject to the following:

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. * Satisfactory completion of a Company medical which includes testing for drugs and alcohol. The Company operates a zero-tolerance policy regarding the taking or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol whilst on duty and carry out periodic random tests.