Waste Operative

CSG; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK environmental company is seeking committed individuals for a forklift operator role. This position involves handling chemical waste, ensuring safety protocols, and supporting recycling efforts. Ideal candidates will possess a counterbalance forklift license and be team-oriented, contributing to a safer environment while benefiting from numerous employee perks.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme for all employees

Recognition schemes

Employee referral bonus scheme

Share options

Retail outlet discounts

Development opportunities

Company healthcare cash plan

33 days holiday

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Qualifications

• Counterbalance forklift license is mandatory.
• Good spoken and written English skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading pallets of chemical waste.
• Sorting, segregating, and repacking waste streams.
• Operating a forklift for moving materials.

Skills

Teamwork

Health and Safety Knowledge

Communication

Job description

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Our Vision

We aim to be the best team working together for a cleaner, safer future where everyone can thrive.

Join Our Team

Would you like to make a difference to the environment? We are seeking passionate individuals to promote sustainable waste management practices, helping to reduce the UK's carbon footprint and protect the environment for future generations.

About Us

We are a leading UK environmental company, independently owned with a strong family business ethos. We offer a range of employee benefits and have a tradition of developing our staff's careers. Our guiding principle is "It’s all about the people," with many employees staying with us for decades. If you want to make your mark in a rewarding environment, CSG is a great place to be.

Benefits of Being a CSG Employee

• Annual bonus scheme for all employees
• Recognition schemes like Employee of the Month and Shining Star of the Year Award
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Share options – buy into our future
• Retail outlet discounts and more
• Development opportunities through training and apprenticeships
• Company healthcare cash plan (dental, opticians, physio, online GP)
• 33 days holiday including public bank holidays
• Holiday buy and sell scheme

Role Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading pallets of chemical waste using a counterbalance forklift
• Operating a forklift for moving materials between storage and processing areas
• Ensuring materials are stored safely according to hazard segregation, under supervision
• Sorting, segregating, and repacking waste streams
• Assisting with recycling waste across the site
• Breaking down materials for recycling
• Loading lorries and moving materials around the site
• Emptying bins and replacing bags in offices and factory floors
• Operating various machinery
• Performing manual handling tasks and other duties
• Working outdoors with full PPE provided
• Assisting with plant cleaning and maintaining tidy work areas
• Training will be provided

Person Specification

The Candidate:

• Must have a counterbalance forklift license and a current driving license
• Good spoken and written English skills
• Willing to work as part of a team
• Knowledge of health and safety standards

Additional Information

CSG is an equal opportunities employer committed to non-discrimination in all workplaces.

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