Environmental Operative

Willerby Ltd; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of holiday homes in the UK is seeking an Environmental Operative to ensure waste management and maintain cleanliness across the site. Ideal candidates will have forklift operation experience and a commitment to safe working practices in a fast-paced environment. This position offers competitive hourly rates, attendance bonuses, and access to health and wellness programs.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

22 days' annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Valid licence and capability to operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with safe working practices.
• Previous experience in Environmental duties, including waste management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure secure handling and transportation of all waste.
• Conduct daily safety checks on equipment and machinery.
• Assist in maintaining workplace cleanliness and compliance.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift Truck operation

Waste management principles

Safe working practices

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Forklift Truck

Powered pallet truck

Electrical towing buggy

Job description

About Us

As the UK’s largest manufacturer of holiday homes and lodges, we think Willerby is the best choice for anyone looking for work in this sector. We love designing practical and beautiful homes for parks not only in the UK but also across the world, and it’s our skilled production team that turn these designs into reality.

With over 75 years experience, we’ve always sought out the best in local talent and are proud that everyone we employ has the opportunity to grow and develop their skills whilst working for us.

We recruiting for a hardworking Environmental Operative who can undertake waste management duties, as well as liaising with Production and Supply Chain to ensure efficiency and cleanliness across the site.

The successful candidate will be accountable for maintaining housekeeping standards and be able to work well under pressure, analyse and problem solve while embracing change and innovation.

The operative will be responsible for working with other Environmental colleagues to ensure the efficient and safe delivery of a high-quality environmental service to all customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all waste is stored, handled and transported securely, in line with company procedures and health and safety guidelines
• Undertake forklift truck duties as required, ensuring daily safety checks are conducted thoroughly and company guidelines observed
• Undertake waste management duties, ensuring all recycling is processed efficiently, operating machinery in a safe manner
• Assist with cleaning, housekeeping and 5’s.
• Work with team colleagues to ensure the workplace environment is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness that always complies with the company and legislative standards
• Provide cover for absent staff and assist newly appointed or less experienced colleagues
  
  
  

Essential

• You must hold a valid licence and be able to competently operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck. You must be willing to undertake training to operate a powered pallet truck (BT) and an electrical towing buggy if you do not already hold these licences.
• You will also have a good understanding of, and a commitment to, safe working practices from your experience of working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ideally, you will also have previous experience of Environmental duties including the principles of waste management.
  
  
  

About You

It doesn’t matter which department or team you work in, there are some common attributes we look for in all our employees;

• Dependable – the ability to produce consistent, high quality work as well as great attendance and time keeping. It shows you’re serious and care about your team and the work you do.
• Positive Attitude – contribute positively to the company and the people. You’re able to take initiative or provide suggestions.
• Adaptable – up for a challenge and don’t mind hard work. At ease working in a structured environment but you also understand that sometime change is necessary.
• Team Player – able to communicate, collaborate and engage with people from across the business. Ultimately, you understand you have an important part to play in the success of your team and the company.
  
  
  

What We Offer

If you’re the best at what you do, you could earn a competitive hourly rate and in addition, you will have access to pension and cycle-to-work schemes, 22 days' annual leave as well as public holidays and life assurance.

The wellbeing of our team is important to us and every employee at Willerby has immediate access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme through BUPA Health.

We are currently trialling a 4 day compressed week (Monday - Thursday). This trial is due to be reviewed at the end of August 2025.