Casual Waste & Facilities Technician

Sodexo Group; Buxton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited access to wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Job summary

Sodexo Group in Buxton is seeking a Casual Waste Operative to support facility operations on-site. You will collect waste streams from different departments, ensure proper segregation and help meet recycling targets while maintaining a clean and safe environment.

You will operate waste-handling equipment and forklifts where required, perform daily safety checks, and report faults. A practical, hands-on approach and good teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within waste operations or a similar industrial/operational environment.
• A basic understanding of waste management, recycling and waste segregation.
• A strong awareness of Health & Safety and safe working practices.
• The ability to operate equipment safely and follow procedures.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A reliable, practical and hands-on approach.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A flexible approach to working hours and duties.
• The ability to carry out the physical requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Collect different waste streams from departments and buildings across the site.
• Ensure waste is correctly segregated, supporting recycling and environmental targets.
• Move waste, materials and equipment safely around the site.
• Operate forklift trucks and waste-handling equipment where required.
• Complete daily safety checks on forklifts and waste-handling equipment and report any faults.
• Identify and report incorrect waste disposal, leaks, hazards or other waste-management issues.
• Follow all Safe Systems of Work, Health & Safety, Fire Safety and COSHH procedures.
• Wear PPE and follow safe working practices at all times.
• Complete relevant training and maintain required standards of compliance.
• Support the wider team with other reasonable operational duties when required.

Skills

Waste operations

Health & Safety awareness

Teamwork

Manual handling

Tools

Forklift trucks

Job description

Sodexo Group in Buxton is seeking a Casual Waste Operative to support facility operations on-site. You will collect waste streams from different departments, ensure proper segregation and help meet recycling targets while maintaining a clean and safe environment.

You will operate waste-handling equipment and forklifts where required, perform daily safety checks, and report faults. A practical, hands-on approach and good teamwork are essential.