Waste Operative

Northampton Business Directory; Bedford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking a Waste Operative to process waste materials and operate machinery at their site. This role offers a competitive hourly wage of £12.36 for 40 hours a week, along with ongoing career development and various employee benefits. Candidates should have an FLT license and a focus on safety, along with good communication skills to ensure a positive interaction with clients and staff.

Benefits

Ongoing career development and training

Generous pension scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• FLT license is required.
• Team-player attitude with reliability.
• Willingness to perform additional tasks.

Responsibilities

• Processing various waste materials and sorting waste.
• Operating machinery including Forklift Counterbalances and Balers.
• Upholding health and safety procedures.

Skills

Strong focus on safety

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

We require a Waste Operative based at Mercedes Benz, Delaware Drive, Tongwell.

40 hours per week Mon-Fri

06:00-15:00

£12.36 per hour

A quick look at the role

The Waste Operator will be operating counterbalance FLT and cardboard balers, so an FLT license is required; baler training can be provided.

Your core responsibilities

• Processing various waste materials presented at each campus.
• Capturing and recording all data accurately as required.
• Sorting waste into appropriate streams.
• Operating machinery including Forklift Counterbalances and Balers.
• Upholding all health and safety and company procedures.
• Signing in at the beginning of each shift and signing out at the end.
• Reporting accidents, near misses, and incidents promptly.
• Reporting issues to the Team Leader, Supervisor, or Contract Manager that could impact operations.
• Ensuring the correct PPE is worn at all times on site.
• Adhering to customer site policies and procedures in line with Biffa.
• Promoting a positive safety, health, and wellbeing culture on site.
• Maintaining good customer care and positive interactions with customers, drivers, and stakeholders.
• Maintaining housekeeping to the high standards required by Biffa.

Requirements

Our essential requirements:

• A strong focus on safety, willingness to follow procedures, and wear full PPE.
• A team-player attitude with good communication skills and reliability.
• Flexibility and willingness to perform additional tasks as needed.

Benefits

And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing career development, training, and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Bike to work scheme.

Changing the way people think about waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it, or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve lives. Our 11,500+ employees across the UK trust us to provide rewarding careers that are challenging but never dull. We are the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management.

Dedicated to diversity.

Inclusivity is core to our culture at Biffa. We believe diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds foster a creative and effective working environment that reflects our communities and benefits colleagues, customers, and stakeholders. We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion at every turn.