Sustainability & Waste Champion for Retail

Mitie; Southampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Discount through MiDeals

Cycle to work

Free parking

Save as you earn scheme

Share incentive plan

Wellbeing incentives like Mitie Stars

Job summary

Mitie is seeking a Waste Champion at Westquay Shopping Centre in Southampton. The role focuses on driving recycling targets, waste management, and adherence to cleaning and waste schedules. Training is provided, with a focus on delivering high standards in a busy retail environment.

You will support retailer engagement, improve recycling performance, and help achieve waste targets while working with a small on-site team to deliver operational and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Previous waste experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure service yards and waste areas are maintained to high standards.
• Maintain a strong presence in service yards and delivery corridors; keep waste areas clean and organised.
• Work with security and cleaning teams to manage congestion and access issues.
• Support safe operations around waste equipment and report defects.

Skills

Waste management experience

Job description

Mitie is seeking a Waste Champion at Westquay Shopping Centre in Southampton. The role focuses on driving recycling targets, waste management, and adherence to cleaning and waste schedules. Training is provided, with a focus on delivering high standards in a busy retail environment.

You will support retailer engagement, improve recycling performance, and help achieve waste targets while working with a small on-site team to deliver operational and sustainability goals.