Fork Lift Truck Waste Driver

Compass Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a Fork Lift Truck Waste Driver to support operations at a production site. Responsibilities include safely operating the truck, managing waste disposal, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate holds a valid FLT license and has experience in a fast-paced production environment. This role offers up to £14.87 per hour, reflecting the importance of safety and reliability in waste management operations.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Fork Lift Truck licence (counterbalance or relevant type).
• Previous experience operating an FLT in a production environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and safety consciousness.

Responsibilities

• Operate Fork Lift Truck to collect and transport waste from production areas.
• Ensure waste segregation, storage, and disposal meet regulations.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report any issues promptly.

Skills

Fork Lift Truck operation

Attention to detail

Reliability

Organizational skills

Education

Valid Fork Lift Truck licence

Job description

Fork Lift Truck Waste Driver

Location: Edmonton
Hourly rate: Up to £14.87 per hour (DOE)

We're currently recruiting a Fork Lift Truck Waste Driver to support waste management operations at a production site for 14forty. As a key member of the site team, you will play an important role in ensuring waste is handled, transported, and disposed of safely and efficiently, helping to maintain a clean, safe, and compliant production environment. If you're a reliable and safety-conscious FLT driver looking for a role you can take pride in, we'd love to hear from you.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Operating a Fork Lift Truck safely to collect, transport, and remove waste from production and site areas
• Ensuring waste is segregated, stored, and disposed of in line with site and environmental procedures
• Supporting production and cleaning teams to maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any faults or defects
• Ensuring compliance with all health & safety, food safety, and site regulations at all times
• Responding promptly to waste-related issues or spillages to maintain site safetyKeeping waste areas, compactors, and skips clean and tidy
• Assisting with recycling and sustainability initiatives where required
• Completing basic waste and safety records where necessary

Our ideal Fork Lift Truck Waste Driver will:

• Hold a valid Fork Lift Truck licence (counterbalance or relevant type)
• Have previous experience operating an FLT, ideally within a production or manufacturing environment
• Be safety-conscious with strong attention to detail
• Be reliable, organised, and able to work independently
• Have a flexible approach to working hours and tasks
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment

For more information about careers at 14forty and our benefits please visit: Careers at 14forty

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

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