Waste Operative

2 months ago


Milton, United Kingdom Lynx Employment Services Ltd Full time

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, who is looking for a **Waste Operative** to work at their Milton site in Cambridgeshire.

**What is the purpose of this role?**

As a Waste Operative you will be assisting the public and ensure that all waste is separated according to its stream and that all recyclable elements are recycled.

A typical day could include:

- dealing face to face with the public and answering any queries they have;
- waste acceptance;
- sorting waste to ensure it is in the correct waste stream and general housekeeping
- no day is the same so this is a great place to have a varied workload

No previous experience or qualifications is needed, **FULL TRAINING WILL BE PRROVIDED.**

This position is based at our Alconbury Household Waste Recycling Centre.
- Opportunity for paid overtime but this is kept to a maximum to ensure employees keep a healthy work/life balances.
- Team size varies from a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 7, having the opportunity to work with different people.

**What will the role involve?**
- Ensure the segregation of the different waste streams into the appropriate containers
- Assist the public in separating their waste and provide general advice about recycling
- Greet the public on site and assist them in using the site effectively
- Ensure the safe storage of waste in accordance with the permit requirements
- Ensure that hazardous waste is separated and stored appropriately
- Keep the site clean and tidy and make sure it remains respectable at all times.
- Report all Health and Safety incidents in accordance with Company guidelines
- Manage and implement site policies as directed
- Identification of contaminated recyclable materials and undertake appropriate action as necessary.
- All work to be carried out in accordance with company policies, risk assessments and safe working practices.
- Undertake any training necessary as part of the duties required.
- The post holder must comply with the Company Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety at Work Policies.

**What are we looking for?**
- Experience in a similar role would be an advantage
- Able to work as part of team but be able to use their own initiative.
- Good customer service skills and experience of dealing with public.
- Ability to adhere to policies and procedures.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary, Contract

**Salary**: £10.90 per hour

**Salary**: £10.90 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Milton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: GR/TH/LM


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