Waste Operative
Job Introduction
We currently have an opportunity for a Waste Operative to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a customer focused individual to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.
Role Responsibility
As a Waste Operative you will be responsible for:
- Overseeing the collection, sorting and safe disposal of client waste and recycling materials on site
- Segregating waste, identifying and storage of recylables, empty and refresh recycling/waste bins, regular checks on the condition of equipment
- Keeping the refuse and recycling compound area tidy, clean and safe, dealing with lost property
- Safe use of chemicals, ensuring appropriate safety signage is in use, working with cleaning operatives to identify any waste or recycling issues, and working with the Cleaning Service Manager to report any faults or hazards
- Delivering consistent level of high service to the client, working to the company standards and contract requirements
- Complying with the company corporate environmental policy, statutory regulations on Safe Systems of Work, hygiene, health and safety, cleanliness, fire and COSHH.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate for this role will have:
- Some experience in a similar role and environment with good understanding of recycling methods and waste reduction
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of manual handling
- The ability to work under instruction but also may be required to work unsupervised
- Excellent communication skills
- A full clean driving license is (preferred)
- Affiliate or member of CIWM is desirable but not essential
Package Description
- A current Fork Lifts licence is essential for the role.
- Working Saturday and Sunday 12hrs a day
About the Company
Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young persons and vulnerable adults. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).
In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors.
With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.
