Multi Skilled Waste Operative

TieTalent; Henfield; On-site; GBP 31,005 - 37,895; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Death in Service benefits

Additional Health Benefits

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Henfield is seeking a Multi Skilled Waste Operative. You will ensure safety and quality operations at the recycling site, conduct machinery inspections, and handle waste materials. The ideal candidate should have a Mobile Plant Operator License and experience operating machinery. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £34,450. Benefits include a company pension and additional health benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge in sorting, loading and separating waste.
• Ability to operate machinery safely.
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily pre-use inspections on machinery.
• Maintain the site and ensure waste is segregated correctly.
• Communicate with the Supervisor regarding operations.

Skills

Mobile Plant Operator License

Loading shovel experience

360 machine experience

Forklift experience

Knowledge of waste management processes

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Job description

Overview

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Location: Henfield, West Sussex

About us

Our Vision

At Sweeptech, we are committed to building a respected and responsible environmental services business — one that supports cleaner communities, safer operations, and a more sustainable future.

Our ambition is to be recognised not only for the quality of our service but for how we go about delivering it with integrity, care, and a focus on continuous improvement.

We are proud to have received independent national recognition for Environmental Leadership, Innovation and Technology, and Health and Safety Best Practice, being testament to the efforts of our people, the strength of our partnerships, and our commitment to doing things the right way.

Our Core Values

• Responsibility
• Integrity
• Respect
• Health & Safety First
• Sustainability
• Community
• Excellence

What will you be doing?

Your duties always include a high standard of health and safety ethos, regular quality assurance checks across site, 5s housekeeping, and the tasks generally associated with the daily running of the recycling site. This role reports directly to the Waste Recycling Site Supervisor.

You will work 5 x 10-hour days, Monday to Friday. Saturday working may be required, based on the needs of the site. Bank holidays, including Christmas, New Year and Easter periods are not normally worked.

Key Tasks

• Daily pre-use inspections to be carried out on all machinery and mobile plant.
• Operate safely ensuring our H&S policies / procedures, risk assessments, and safe systems are always adhered to.
• Maintain a high standard and well-organised waste site.
• Communicate daily with the Supervisor and Site Manager.
• Regular checks on waste levels around site as required.
• Ensure all waste streams are segregated and stored correctly after processing in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Undertake training provided to assist you in your role.
• Encourage a positive work environment and culture for all employees.
• Provide solutions, continuous improvements, and innovations.
• All near misses, incidents, and accidents are to be reported.

What are we looking for?

• Mobile Plant Operator License
• Loading shovel, 360 machine and forklift experience
• Have some experience or knowledge on waste management processes (sorting, loading and separating)
• This role is very hands on; you will be operating machinery and handling waste
• Self-motivated, problem solver with a willingness to succeed
• A can-do attitude
• A team player
• We will also support your training moving forward

Job details

• Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
• Pay: £34,450.00 per annum

Benefits

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• 1x Annual Salary (Death in Service)
• Additional Health Benefits Over Aviva Health App

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet

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