Housekeeping and Waste Management Operative

Optima; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Optima in Radstock is seeking a hands-on Housekeeping and Waste Management Operative to take ownership of housekeeping and waste across the site in a part-time role (20 hours a week) from 12:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday. The role is hands-on and independent, maintaining a clean, safe and efficient working environment in production areas, yards and waste storage.

You will manage waste streams, segregate materials, operate basic waste equipment, and liaise with contracted waste services as

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on approach to work.
• Pride in maintaining a clean and organised environment.
• Understanding health and safety, housekeeping and waste segregation.
• Able to work independently and manage workload.
• Willing to obtain forklift licence if not held.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day handling of site waste (cardboard, plastics, general waste, recycling).
• Ensure waste is segregated, labelled and stored for collection or disposal.
• Operate waste-handling equipment safely and per site procedures.
• Liaise with recycling and waste contractors during collections.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards across production areas, yards, and waste storage.
• Clean plant and equipment during downtime following safe procedures.
• Identify and report hazards, spillages and unsafe conditions.
• Move waste safely using manual handling techniques and equipment.
• Report near misses and promote a safe, tidy workplace.
• Support wider site cleaning, with occasional extra hours as required.

Skills

Hands-on approach

Organised

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Independent worker

Good communication

Tools

Counterbalance forklift license

Job description

Housekeeping and Waste Management Operative

Radstock

Competitive Salary

Permanent, Part Time (20 hours a week - 12:00-16:00 Monday - Friday)

About the role

We are looking for aHousekeeping & Waste Management Operative to join our team and take ownership of housekeeping and waste management across our site.

This is a hands-on role where you will play an important part in maintaining a clean, safe, tidy and efficient working environment across our production areas, external yards and waste storage areas.

You will work largely independently, organising your day-to-day activities while responding to any priority housekeeping requirements as they arise. The role would suit someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards, has a practical approach to their work and is confident working safely and independently.

What you'll be doing

• Managing the day-to-day handling of site waste, including cardboard, plastics, general waste and recycling.
• Ensuring waste is correctly segregated, labelled and stored ready for collection or disposal.
• Operating waste-handling equipment such as balers and compactors safely and in line with site procedures.
• Supporting and liaising with recycling and waste contractors during scheduled collections.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across production areas, shared spaces, external yards and waste storage areas.
• Cleaning plant and equipment during agreed downtime periods and following the appropriate safe working procedures.
• Identifying and reporting hazards, spillages, damaged containers, waste contamination and other unsafe conditions.
• Moving waste and materials safely using appropriate manual handling techniques and equipment.
• Reporting near misses and helping to promote a safe, tidy and environmentally responsible workplace.
• Supporting wider site cleaning and housekeeping activities where required.
• Providing additional support, including occasional additional hours, where agreed to cover holidays or operational requirements.

About you

• We're looking for someone who:
• Has a practical, hands-on approach to their work.
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean and organised working environment.
• Understands the importance of health and safety, housekeeping and waste segregation.
• Can work independently and organise their own workload.
• Has good attention to detail and consistently maintains high standards.
• Is comfortable communicating with colleagues, contractors and other members of the site team.
• Understands safe manual handling practices.
• Is proactive in identifying hazards and resolving or reporting issues.
• Has a
  valid counterbalance forklift licence , or is willing and able to complete the necessary training to obtain one.
• We're looking for someone who is physically resilient, practical, hardworking and adaptable, with the ability to work independently, use their initiative and effectively manage and prioritise their workload without needing supervision. Ideally, you'll have yard maintenance & waste management experience.
• Previous experience in a housekeeping, waste management, facilities, warehouse or manufacturing environment would be useful, but we're also interested in candidates with the right practical attitude and willingness to learn.

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