Waste Minimisation and General Duties

3 months ago


Swansea, United Kingdom UPP Ltd Full time

Here at UPP we have an opportunity for a Waste Minimisation and General Duties to work as part of our team to provide general waste and recycling duties and to also assist with the FM team with general duties and statutory testing.

This is a permanent part
- time position working 25 hours per week from 9am-2pm Monday to Friday. The salary is £15654.78 per annum.

Role responsibilities as a Waste Minimisation and General Duties
- Manhandling and transporting residential and conference refuse and recycling waste from residential buildings to bin stores.
- Assisting with implementing the UPP waste and recycling management plan, looking to minimize waste contamination wherever possible.
- To work alongside the waste collection contractor and feedback to the Maintenance Manager reports regarding the contamination and misuse of the refuse bins.
- Routinely inspect and carry out cleaning of building’s frontage and residential bin stores.
- Maintain the required standard in appearance of all areas surrounding the residences. Removing litter and debris from the campus both from hard and soft landscapes (i.e. roads, paths, borders, grass etc.) including leaves, rubbish, chewing gum, dirt and moss.
- Carry out daily maintenance checks on the allocated vehicle and reporting any defects to the Maintenance Manager.
- Driving and operating the vehicle safely round the required routes and to the required discharge points adhering at all times to the Bay Campus transport and traffic regulations.
- Assist the FM team with general duties as and when required.
- Carry out statutory testing as detailed by the Maintenance Manager / Supervisor.
- Undertake training as required, at site and away from site when required.
- Be prepared to work as and when the need arises, especially during the main student arrival and departure weekends.
- To act in accordance with all Health & Safety policies and practices
- Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the management team as commensurate with the post.

We truly care about the experience of our residents and invite you to join our friendly and passionate team to help make a positive difference to students living away from home in our accommodation.

We are looking for you to have worked in a similar role and environment and have great communication and organisation skills, along with the passion to do a great job.

You will have a good understanding of the operational procedures and safe working practices of building services and systems as well as good understanding of health and safety, with the ability to always work in a safe manner.

You will also be prepared to work (with notice) additional hours when the needed, especially during the main student arrival and departure weekends.

What we offer:
In return, we are offering a fun and interesting environment to work in with a competitive salary and a great benefits package which includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, pension, cycle to work scheme, store discounts, as well as access to our UPP Rewards portal, offering discounts from a variety of retailers, restaurants gyms and more.

We also give two paid volunteering days each year to support a charity of your choice.

Our people are at the heart of how we operate and we welcome everyone who shares our values, regardless of background or identity.

Valuing our differences is what makes UPP a growing success and allows everyone to come to work feeling valued and supported.

Investors in People is an accreditation that is granted to organisations that demonstrate a clear commitment to the people who make up an organisation. Only 17% of accredited organisations meet the gold standard, so as a company we are extremely proud and excited to hold this award.


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