Waste Officer

Supreme Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established recruitment agency is seeking a Waste Segregation Officer for their Preston Depot with an immediate start. This role involves sorting waste materials efficiently into recycling and non-recycling bins while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should exhibit strong reliability and effective communication skills. You will work directly with customers, so a proactive attitude towards improving environmental cleanliness is essential. The position is in person from Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 15:00.

Qualifications

• Experience in the waste industry is desirable.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and effectively is required.
• Mechanical knowledge or familiarity with waste handling equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect, sort, and dispose of waste materials safely.
• Operate waste handling equipment including compactors.
• Liaise with customers on site for any issues.

Skills

Reliability

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Proactive attitude towards safety

Job description

Waste Segregation Officer - Preston Depot - IMMEDIATE START

Shift - Mon to Friday 08:00 to 15:00

MUST HAVE SAFETY BOOTS AND HIVIZ

About the role: As a Waste Segregation Officer you'll be contributing to an ever-growing established company that helps customers reduce their impact on the environment, conserve natural resources and reduce landfill.

What will I be doing? You will be organising our customers waste from bin bags into the correct recycling and non-recycling bin locations. You will also be on our customers site and will have to liaise with our customers if there are any issues or additional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collect, sort, and dispose of waste materials in accordance with company procedures and environmental regulations.
• Operate waste handling equipment safely and effectively, including compactors and balers.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of waste containers using appropriate lifting techniques.
• Ensure all waste areas are kept clean, organised, and free from hazards.
• Conduct routine inspections of waste storage areas to identify potential issues or safety concerns.
• Follow health and safety protocols at all times to minimise risks associated with heavy lifting and machinery operation.
• Collaborate with team members to optimise waste management processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Organise customers waste from bin bags into the correct recycling and non-recycling bin locations.
• Liaise with customers on site to address any issues or additional requirements.

Qualifications

• Reliability and good communication skills.
• Willingness to help customers create a cleaner environment.
• Excellent attention to detail when organising waste into recycling and non-recycling bins.
• Experience working in the waste industry is desirable but not essential.
• Experience dealing with customers face to face is desirable.
• Previous experience in waste management, recycling, or related fields is desirable but not essential.
• Mechanical knowledge or familiarity with waste handling equipment is a plus.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and effectively is required.
• Physical fitness to undertake manual tasks throughout the shift is necessary.
• A proactive attitude towards safety and environmental standards is highly valued.

Work Location

In person