Casual Teletruck & Waste Operator

Sodexo Group; Tutbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP

Discounts scheme

Pension plan

Learning & development

Bike to Work

Enhanced benefits & leave

Job summary

The Sodexo waste operations team at Tutbury is seeking a Casual Waste Operative to collect, transport and manage diverse waste streams on site. You will operate Teletrucks, forklifts and other equipment safely while ensuring proper segregation and disposal per site standards.

You should have a current Teletruck licence and experience in waste management or related environments. The role involves teamwork, proactive handling of requests, and adherence to health, safety and COSHH rules.

Qualifications

• Current Industrial Teletruck Licence is essential.
• Experience in waste management, industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or facilities management is desirable.
• Experience operating Teletrucks, forklifts, or other material handling equipment safely.
• Good understanding of waste segregation, recycling and environmental best practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
• Proactive and reliable approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Good awareness of Health & Safety, COSHH and safe working practices.
• Ability to work independently while managing workload effectively.
• Flexible approach with willingness to support operational requirements

Responsibilities

• Collect and transport a variety of waste streams from across the site.
• Operate a Teletruck, forklift truck, ride-on sweepers and other waste handling equipment safely.
• Carry out daily inspections and safety checks on Teletrucks, forklifts, and waste handling equipment.
• Ensure waste is correctly segregated and disposed of in line with site procedures.
• Support recycling initiatives by encouraging sustainable waste management practices.
• Move materials, waste containers and equipment safely around the site using machinery.
• Clean waste bins, containers, work areas, machinery and yards to maintain safety.
• Carry out minor repairs to waste bins and equipment as required.
• Respond to scheduled and reactive waste collection requests with high efficiency.
• Report hazards and faults, helping maintain a safe working environment.
• Follow Health & Safety, COSHH, environmental and company procedures at all times.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver reliable waste management services.

Skills

Industrial Teletruck Licence

Waste management experience

Teletrucks/Forklifts operation

Waste segregation knowledge

Communication & teamwork

IT skills (MS Office)

Attention to detail

Health & Safety COSHH awareness

Independent working

Flexibility/adaptability

Job description

The Sodexo waste operations team at Tutbury is seeking a Casual Waste Operative to collect, transport and manage diverse waste streams on site. You will operate Teletrucks, forklifts and other equipment safely while ensuring proper segregation and disposal per site standards.

You should have a current Teletruck licence and experience in waste management or related environments. The role involves teamwork, proactive handling of requests, and adherence to health, safety and COSHH rules.