Part-Time Waste & Housekeeping Technician

Optima; Bath; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Optima in Radstock is seeking a part-time Housekeeping and Waste Management Operative to own housekeeping and waste across our site, including production areas, external yards and waste storage.

The role is 20 hours per week, 12:00–16:00, Monday to Friday, with occasional extra hours to cover holidays or peak times. You should have a practical, hands-on approach, pride in clean, safe working environments and a willingness to obtain a counterbalance forklift licence.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Optima in Radstock is seeking a part-time Housekeeping and Waste Management Operative to own housekeeping and waste across our site, including production areas, external yards and waste storage.

The role is 20 hours per week, 12:00–16:00, Monday to Friday, with occasional extra hours to cover holidays or peak times. You should have a practical, hands-on approach, pride in clean, safe working environments and a willingness to obtain a counterbalance forklift licence.