Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.
Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow? Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.
Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste
Viridor is at the forefront of waste management and resource recovery in the UK, operating the largest network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs). We play a crucial role in supporting the UK's climate goals by diverting waste from landfills and transforming it into valuable energy resources.
We have an opportunity in Runcorn for a Crane Operator to join our team working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with ocassional Saturdays, on early and late shift pattern.
The salary for this role will be £28,104 per year, plus shift allowance and participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.
The closing date for applications is 15th June 2026. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.
As Crane Driver, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the overhead gantry cranes, controlling both the waste bunker and Incinerator Bottom Ash (IBA) levels. Your duties will include: the mixing, staking, and loading of materials, feeding the waste into the boiler feed chutes, and loading IBA into vehicles.
Taking responsibility for your personal safety and that of others, you will ensure that all activities are performed within the correct methods established through company Health and safety guidance, in line with risk assessments and safe operating procedures.
What are we looking for?
- Have a working knowledge of waste industry legislation.
- Be a proficient user of overhead gantry cranes.
- Have experience in operating in 15t and 5t overhead cranes.
- Ideally have a lifting / slinging qualification, as advantageous.
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How to apply
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We are a Great Place to Work
There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio.
What we can offer you
We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join - take a look at our Rewards and Benefits
As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
