Waste Management Operative

OCS; Rushden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a hands-on Waste Operative to join our weekend shift. You will operate the electric towing vehicle to collect 1100L bins and manage general waste, recycling, and cardboard, with support for bailers and compactors. Full training will be provided.

Applicants must have a valid UK driving license, be physically fit, and have the right to work in the UK. This role offers a practical, active environment with opportunities to grow within a leading facilities management

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Full training provided; previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in tasks.
• Role requires a full driving license.
• Must be physically fit for an active position.

Responsibilities

• Operate electric towing vehicle (TUG) to collect 1100L waste bins.
• Handle general waste, dry mixed recycling and cardboard bins.
• Move bins to/from site venues and transfer to waste compound.
• Operate waste and recycling compactors and cardboard bailer.
• Complete necessary forms and monitor waste compound housekeeping.
• Report issues from venues/collection points.
• Manually handle 120L food and glass bins as required.

Skills

Driving license

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Right to work in UK

Tools

TUG electric towing vehicle

Job description

Working Pattern

Friday-Sunday 06:00-14:30 (30minute Un-Paid break)

Key responsibilities

• Utilizing electric towing vehicle - TUG to collect/ tow 1100L waste bins
• General Waste, Dry mixed recycling and Cardboard bins
• Collecting bins to and from site venues (back of house and storage areas) and take them to waste compound, empty bins to compactors and return back to original location
• Operate general waste and dry mixed recycling compactors
• Operate cardboard bailer
• Complete necessary forms
• Monitor and manage waste compound housekeeping etc
• Report any issues from venues/ collection points etc
• Manual handling of food and glass bins - 120L bins to and from collection points

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria

• You must have Right to Work in the UK.
• Full training provided but previous experience in a similar role is preferrable.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks.
• Role requires a full driving license, this is essential.
• Must be physically fit as this is a active position.

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.