Waste Operative

Mitie Group plc.; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider is seeking a Waste Operative in Peterborough. In this full-time role, you will operate forklifts to manage waste safely and efficiently. You will need a valid forklift operator license and previous experience in waste management is preferred. Your responsibilities will include sorting waste, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining equipment. This role offers an attractive benefits package including flexible benefits, financial wellness assistance, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Flexible benefits scheme

Virtual GP access

Financial well-being assistance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life cover

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid forklift operator license/certification.
• Previous experience in waste management or related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operating forklifts to transport, load, and unload waste materials.
• Sorting and segregating different types of waste for recycling or disposal.
• Ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
• Assisting with general maintenance and cleaning of waste management equipment.
• Collaborating with team members to optimize operational efficiency.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Valid forklift operator license

Experience in waste management

Job description

Job Title: Waste Operative

Contract: Full Time <sup>&lt;&gt;&lt;&gt;&lt;&gt;&lt;&gt; Type: Permanent &#8239;&#8219;&#8221;&#8219;&#8219; Hours: 37.5 hours per week &#8239;&#8219;&#8215; Pay: £12.75 per hour &#8239;&#8219;&#8215; Shift Pattern: 2pm to 10pm (Monday to Friday) &#8239;&#8219;&#8215; Location: McCormick (UK), 5 Forli Strada, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, PE7 3HH

Important Note: Candidate should have Counterbalance License. As a Waste Management Operator with Forklift License, you will play a vital role in our waste management operations. You will be responsible for efficiently and safely handling various types of waste materials using forklift equipment. Your primary duties will include:

Responsibilities

• Operating forklifts to transport, load, and unload waste materials within our facilities.
• Sorting and segregating different types of waste for recycling or disposal.
• Ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations at all times.
• Assisting with general maintenance and cleaning of waste management equipment and facilities.
• Collaborating with team members to optimize operational efficiency and productivity.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift operator license/certification.
• Previous experience in waste management or related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.

Benefits

Our market‑leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household, so you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial well‑being assistance through our Salary Finance scheme, which allows you to access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee and offers competitive loans. When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices, where you can customise benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can select from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, technology products at an affordable cost and much more. We give you access to high‑street discounts from thousands of well‑known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. We also have a cycle‑to‑work scheme. Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000—giving peace of mind for your dependants. We offer a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie). We award employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. Cash prizes are available each month and at year‑end, including a chance to win a top prize of £10,000. Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse range of training and development avenues via various learning resources.