Grounds Waste Management Operative

Ciwmjobs; London Borough of Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Money purchase pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Club

Healthcare plan

Discounted school fees

Job summary

Whitgift School in Croydon is seeking a Waste Management Operative to support the daily waste and recycling operations across the estate. You will collect, segregate and manage recycling processes, operate waste-handling equipment and maintain the waste compound to a high standard.

The role requires practical skills, a solid understanding of health and safety, and the ability to work independently or as part of the team.

Qualifications

• Strong practical skills and the ability to work safely on a busy estate.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements (COSHH referenced in ad).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Collect and segregate waste and manage recycling processes.
• Operate waste management equipment and maintain the waste compound.
• Support grounds operations and assist with school events.
• Potentially assist with livestock care and wider estate activities.

Job description

Permanent, Full-Time, Full Year Contract

Salary: Point 15 - £31,167 to Point 17 - £32,447 gross pay per annum depending on qualifications and relevant experience.

Whitgift is one of Britain’s leading independent boarding and day schools for boys aged between 10 and 18 years, with approximately 1500 pupils and over one hundred boarding or flexi-boarding pupils. It is set in an attractive 48-acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast.

The Waste Management Operative will play a key role in supporting the efficient day-to-day operation of the School’s waste and recycling processes, helping to maintain a clean, safe and environmentally responsible estate. The role includes collecting and segregating waste, managing recycling processes, operating waste management equipment, maintaining the waste compound, supporting grounds operations, and contributing to the preparation and delivery of School events. The postholder may also provide support with livestock care and wider estate activities as required.

The successful candidate will have strong practical skills, a good understanding of health and safety requirements, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. They will be committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation and environmental sustainability, whilst ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH and waste management procedures. Success in the role will be measured through the timely completion of waste collection and recycling duties, effective management of waste facilities and equipment, reduction of recyclable waste sent to landfill, positive support for School events and grounds operations, reliable attendance and a proactive contribution to the wider Estate team.

In return, we offer a generous salary and benefits package, including a money purchase pension scheme (with Life Assurance), access to an Employee Discount Club, membership of a healthcare plan, discounted school fees for permanent posts within the Foundation, and a supportive working environment with opportunities for training and development.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.