FLT Night Waste Operative

Mitie; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choices benefits platform

MiDeals discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life cover

Save-as-you-earn

Mitie Matching Share Plan

Mitie Stars rewards

Training & development

Job summary

Mitie is hiring a Waste Operative at Peterborough for a permanent full-time role. The position requires a valid Counterbalance FLT license and entails waste collection, movement, sorting, processing and dispatch, including cardboard compaction, with a 37.5 hour week on nights (10pm–6am, Tue–Sat).

You'll work in a safety‑conscious environment, adhere to PPE guidelines, pass DBS/drug tests, and benefit from Mitie's flexible benefits, life cover, share plans and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• undertake the collection, movement, sorting, processing and dispatch of waste and other materials including the compaction of waste and cardboard.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Forklift Counterbalance

Job description

Job Title: Waste Operative With FLT CounterbalancePay Rate: £15.58 per hour Contract Type: Full TimeType of Employment: PermanentHours: 37.5 hours per week Shift Pattern: Tuesday to Saturday (10pm - 6am) NightsLocation: McCormick (UK), 5 Forli Strada, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, PE7 3HH

Qualifications

• Valid forklift operator - Counterbalance- Previous experience in waste management or related field preferred, Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety procedures, Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects and Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
• We are looking for a Waste Operative to join the Waste and Cleaning team to undertake the collection, movement, sorting, processing and dispatch of waste and other materials including the compaction of waste and cardboard.
• You should be capable of working and staying compliant to Health and Safety regulations, monitor the performance of equipment, provide support to the On-Site Waste Coordinator to complete site objective and make sure to follow PPE guidance.
• You will hold a current Counterbalance FLT license, be prepared to work outside including in extreme weather conditions, have a good level of communicative English as well as be detail conscious and excellent time management skills to follow tight deadlines. You will also be required to pass a DBS Check and undertake a drugs/alcohol screening test prior to starting.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Health & Safety training, an understanding of waste management and environmental legislation, have previous experience in the use of static balers and compactors and also be capable of carrying out strenuous tasks.

Benefits

Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

• When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices. This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more!
• We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme.

Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000 - giving peace of mind for your dependants. We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there's a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

About the Company

• Since 1987, Mitie's 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

Together our diversity makes us stronger.