Waste Operative

ABM UK; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM UK is seeking a Waste Operative at Spirit Belfast to support waste management activities on site. You will work full-time (40 hours) under the Waste Manager, ensuring safe operations and efficient waste handling.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety procedures, effective communication with the team, and consistent application of PPE and cleanliness standards to maintain smooth site operations.

Qualifications

• A full, clean driving licence.
• Licensed forklift operator (counter balance).
• Experience as a waste recycling operative.
• Experience at a manufacturing facility.
• Experience in a customer service environment.

Responsibilities

• Review & adhere to safe systems of work, policies & procedures.
• Operate balers & compactors and manage waste streams.
• Maintain housekeeping and ensure PPE and uniforms are worn.
• Coordinate bins, skips and collections with waste contractors.
• Report defects and incidents to the Line Manager promptly.
• Support customer satisfaction and ensure minimal disruption to operations.

Skills

Driving licence

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Title: Waste Operative

Location: Spirit Belfast

Reporting to: Waste Manager

Contract: Full Time 40 hours

Salary: £12.80 per hour

Momentum Support, a leading provider of outsourced security and facility services, has joined ABM, one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility services. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services across a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to airports, hospitals, data centres, manufacturing plants and distribution centres, and more. The combination of Momentum Support with ABM creates a stronger facilities services company with greater scale and efficiencies to meet the evolving needs for clients across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Measure Service Provision

• Review & adhere to safe systems of work, policies & procedures
• Adhere to a ‘clean as you go’ approach
• Wear PPE as directed and maintain in good condition
• Decant/empty waste receptacles as required
• Ensure waste streams are segregated properly
• Moving waste receptacles to ensure provision in areas of need
• Coordinate provision of bins, skips and collections by waste contractors
• Ensure adherence to work schedules
• Ensure waste management does not disrupt client operations
• Operate balers & compactors and other equipment (e.g. for cardboard or plastic)
• Promptly report defects of equipment
• Complete check sheets as required
• Maintain excellent housekeeping of all waste areas (including signage & labelling)
• Support communication & awareness activities as required
• Liaise with Site Waste Manager to deliver customer satisfaction

Measure:

• Zero lost time incidents
• Zero safety or environmental incidents
• Zero production stoppages
• Zero customer complaints

Personal Development

• Willingness to attend training programmes as requested.
• Willingness to take on new skills to enhance the company’s profile and service offering, as per training received.
• Induction
• Manual Handling
• FLT
• Compactor & baler training Personal Impact

Quality Management and Health and Safety

• Ensure full uniform and ID badges are worn at all times.
• Maintain a professional and tidy appearance at all time.
• Arrive on time for your shift.
• Uniform & PPE
• Time & Attendance Reports Quality Management and Health and Safety
• Ensure compliance with and actively promote Health & Safety at work.
• Ensure all PPE is worn, where applicable.
• Report accidents, incidents and near misses of any nature to your Line Manager immediately, or prior to end of the shift.
• Adherence to Policy, Procedure & Safety Systems of Work
• Safety & Environmental Incident /Near Miss Reporting

Customer Focus

• Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and customer standards within own area, ensuring they are maintained on a daily basis.
• Present a positive image to the customer.
• Takes pride in and is committed to delivering a high-quality service.

Leadership

• Sets a good example by demonstrating a positive and energetic approach.
• Is visible and approachable to all, encouraging co-workers to follow.
• Maintains positivity in challenging times.
• Increase awareness of dignity and inclusion.

Driving Results and Performance

• Has the ability to think creatively, use initiative and offer suggestions/ideas.
• Awareness of own strengths and areas for development.
• Keeps up to date with knowledge and skills required to be successful in the role.
• Participates in training programmes that are available.

Functional Expertise

• Takes personal responsibility for and pride in own work.
• Recognises what needs to be done and does it in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy of approach, striving to meet
• performance standards.
• Approaches daily tasks with a health and safety focus.

Teamwork

• Works co-operatively and is a supportive member of the team.
• Contributes positively to the achievement of personal and team objectives.
• Takes initiative to develop working relationships within the team.

Communicating

Communicates clearly and accurately, both written and verbal where appropriate.

• Communicates information in a friendly and appropriate manner.
• Contributes effectively to group discussions.

Essential Criteria:

• A full, clean driving licence.

Desired Qualifications:

• Licensed forklift operative (counter balance).

Desired Experience:

• Experience as a waste recycling operative.
• Has worked at manufacturing facility.

Desired Skills:

• Experience within the relevant industry, or a similar environment.
• Time spent in a customer service environment.
• Experience working within a results-orientated environment.

Attitude / Motivation:

• Confident.
• Flexible, reliable, responsible, calm under pressure.
• Willing to undergo training/coaching in line with organisational philosophy.
• Positive attitude towards and supporting of change.
• Motivated by a desire to provide a professional service.