Waste Management Trainee

4 weeks ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Shared Apprenticeships Full time

We are seeking a motivated and committed candidate to start their career in construction as an Apprentice Waste Resource Operative. This is an opportunity to earn while you learn on a paid apprenticeship with the additional support of the Shared Apprenticeships team.

A Waste Resources Operative covers a number of roles and responsibilities in the collection, transport, processing, disposal and recycling of waste and recyclables. The Waste Resources Operative may work at a number of different sites and locations.

The Waste Resource Operative needs to have an understanding of the principles of waste and recycling. This will include identifying waste and recyclables, sorting and segregation, treatment options, duty of care and health, safety, quality and environmental issues.

The role of the Waste Resource Operative is to assist in the day to day running of the site or activity, to ensure that processes are carried out safely and efficiently. They will also contribute to the protection of the environment, efficient use of resources and enhancing quality in compliance with relevant regulation; they will contribute to delivering “best in sector” operational performance in the organisation.

The role may involve working outside in all types of weather and will require an element of physical work, some roles will require a lot of daily walking.

The placement is within the construction sector and involves a range of tasks including physical labouring, site maintenance, and operating machinery. The successful candidate will be required to work independently and as part of a team, and will be expected to demonstrate effective communication and customer service skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Physical labouring to prepare soil for treatment
  • Keeping site clean and tidy
  • Receiving waste transfer tickets and operating weighbridge (training given)
  • Assisting in screening of soil and contaminated material
  • Sampling of stockpiles and contaminated material
  • Plant checks and maintenance
  • Driving of dumper, loading shovel and excavator (training given)
  • Asbestos identification (training given)
  • Environmental monitoring (training given)
  • Collecting and delivering items between job sites and office

Requirements

  • Effective communication
  • Compliance with Health and Safety
  • Customer service skills
  • Respect
  • Team work skills
  • Independent working
  • Logical thinking
  • Working effectively
  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Risk management skills

Training and Support

The training for this apprenticeship will be WASTE RESOURCE OPERATIVE LEVEL 2 and is expected to be delivered by a local college or independent training provider. The apprenticeship will typically take 12 months to complete.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this role is £12,979.20-£23,200.32 per year, and includes a range of benefits including paid training and support.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their application, including a cover letter and CV, to Shared Apprenticeships. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of your application, please assume that your application has not been successful and will not be progressed to the next stage.



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