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Alfred H Knight; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Birthday leave

Job summary

Alfred H Knight in Rotherham is seeking a Waste Operative to join our fast-paced Energy Services team.

You will receive, sort and weigh waste streams to precise standards, and carry out sample preparation and composition sorting in line with ISO 17025 procedures, providing our clients with essential, accurate data.

Join a supportive team environment and take pride in high standards and structured work while contributing to reliable data for our clients.

Qualifications

• Experience sorting and weighing waste streams.
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 procedures.
• Ability to work accurately in a team.
• Strong attention to detail in data recording.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort and weigh waste streams to required standards.
• Carry out sample preparation and composition sorting.
• Collaborate with Test Centre team to ensure data quality.
• Maintain accurate records of measurements and procedures.

Skills

Waste sorting

Sample preparation

ISO 17025 procedures

Attention to detail

Tools

Weighing scales

Job description

Salary: Pension, employees assistance, extra days annual leave for your birthday

At Alfred H Knight, we have an exciting opportunity for a Waste Operative to join our fast-paced Energy Services team in Rotherham.

In this key practical position, you will be instrumental in receiving, sorting, and weighing various waste streams (including household black bag waste) to precise standards. Working alongside our Test Centre team, you'll carry out sample preparation and composition sorting in line with ISO 17025 procedures—providing our clients with the essential, accurate data they need.

If you enjoy active, structured work, take pride in high standards, and thrive in a supportive team environment, we’d love to have you on board!

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people.

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust