Efficient Site Waste & Housekeeping Technician (Part-Time)

Optima; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Optima in Radstock is seeking a hands-on Housekeeping and Waste Management Operative to take ownership of housekeeping and waste across the site in a part-time role (20 hours a week) from 12:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday. The role is hands-on and independent, maintaining a clean, safe and efficient working environment in production areas, yards and waste storage.

You will manage waste streams, segregate materials, operate basic waste equipment, and liaise with contracted waste services as

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on approach to work.
• Pride in maintaining a clean and organised environment.
• Understanding health and safety, housekeeping and waste segregation.
• Able to work independently and manage workload.
• Willing to obtain forklift licence if not held.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day handling of site waste (cardboard, plastics, general waste, recycling).
• Ensure waste is segregated, labelled and stored for collection or disposal.
• Operate waste-handling equipment safely and per site procedures.
• Liaise with recycling and waste contractors during collections.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards across production areas, yards, and waste storage.
• Clean plant and equipment during downtime following safe procedures.
• Identify and report hazards, spillages and unsafe conditions.
• Move waste safely using manual handling techniques and equipment.
• Report near misses and promote a safe, tidy workplace.
• Support wider site cleaning, with occasional extra hours as required.

Skills

Hands-on approach

Organised

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Independent worker

Good communication

Tools

Counterbalance forklift license

Job description

Optima in Radstock is seeking a hands-on Housekeeping and Waste Management Operative to take ownership of housekeeping and waste across the site in a part-time role (20 hours a week) from 12:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday. The role is hands-on and independent, maintaining a clean, safe and efficient working environment in production areas, yards and waste storage.

You will manage waste streams, segregate materials, operate basic waste equipment, and liaise with contracted waste services as