Forklift and Waste Operative

Sodexo; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24h virtual GP

Sodexo Discounts

Pension plan

Learning & development

Bike to Work

Enhanced benefits

Job summary

Sodexo Reading is seeking a part-time Forklift & Waste Operative to keep our site running smoothly. You’ll handle waste management, operate forklifts and scrubbers, and support cleaning and safety routines on site. You must be physically fit, understand COSHH and RAMS, and hold a counterbalance forklift licence.

We offer wellbeing, discounts, pension and development benefits. This role is ideal for reliable team players who value safe, efficient facilities management and contributing to

Qualifications

• COSHH and RAMS understanding; adherence to health and safety procedures.
• Physically fit for heavy lifting and manual handling; experience with pallet trucks and relevant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Waste Management & Recycling: stack and wrap cardboard for recycling/reuse, clean areas and move waste safely using skips and bins.
• Equipment Operation: operate waste management machinery, ride-on scrubber dryers and counterbalance forklifts safely.
• Cleaning & Maintenance: clean external areas, walkways, car parks, patios, and windows; perform pressure washing as required.
• Health & Safety Compliance: follow COSHH assessments, RAMS, site procedures and Site Leads' instructions.
• Hazard Reporting & Housekeeping: identify/report hazards, manage spillages, maintain clean and safe areas.
• Documentation & Teamwork: maintain records; submit waste transfer notes to the Cleaning & Waste Manager; support the wider team.

Skills

COSHH & RAMS knowledge

Heavy lifting capability

Tools

Counterbalance forklift licence

Job description

Forklift & Waste Operative

Reading RG2 0QE- Part time

Operational excellence begins with you.

At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating quality experiences for our clients, customers, and employees. Build a name with big-name businesses.

As a Forklift & Waste Operative with Sodexo, you’ll enhance the services of our vibrant corporate site, offering a helping hand to ensure flawless facilities operations and keep things running smoothly.

What you’ll do:

• Waste Management & Recycling: Stack and wrap cardboard for recycling/reuse, clean recycling areas, and move waste safely around site using skips, wheelie bins and waste safes.
• Equipment Operation: Operate waste management machinery, ride-on scrubber dryers and counterbalance forklift trucks safely.
• Cleaning & Maintenance: Clean external areas, walkways, car parks, patios, communal spaces and internal/external windows; carry out pressure washing as required.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Follow COSHH assessments, RAMS, site procedures and instructions from Site Leads.
• Hazard Reporting & Housekeeping: Identify and report hazards, manage spillages, and maintain clean, safe and hygienic working areas.
• Documentation & Teamwork: Complete and maintain accurate records, ensure waste transfer and consignment notes are signed and submitted to the Cleaning & Waste Manager, and support the wider team.

What you’ll bring: .

• Understanding of COSHH and RAMS, with a commitment to health and safety procedures.

• Physically fit for heavy lifting and manual handling, with experience using pallet trucks, other equipment and a valid counterbalance forklift licence.

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.

Belong

in a company and team that values you foryou.

Act

with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive

in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Work with the best in the business.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications