Waste Operative

4 days ago

Swadlincote, Derbyshire, United Kingdom OCS Group Full time


OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.



About The Role:

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 2pm - 10pm

As a Cleaning and Waste Operative, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of cleaning and waste management operations in your area. This role involves ensuring safe working practices and company procedures are always complied with, carrying out cleaning duties and general housekeeping, and ensuring waste is moved to the correct locations across the site. Training will be provided for operating baler machines if necessary.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Ensure the smooth running of baler machines in your area (training will be provided)
  • Assist with rectifying and reporting any issues arising
  • Ensure safe working practices and company procedures are always complied with
  • Carry out cleaning duties and general housekeeping of the baler area.
  • Ensuring waste is moved to correct locations across site

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

  • Must have Right to Work in the UK
  • Experience with working with balers is preferred but full training will be provided if necessary.
  • Cleaning experience is preferred but full training will be provided if necessary.
  • Current FLT licence is desirable
  • Experience in moving waste would be desirable
  • You'll need your own transport due to site location and shift times


How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.


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