Waste Operative

Anchor Group Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

Uniform provided

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Pension scheme

Job summary

Anchor Group Services is recruiting a Waste Operative for The Elephant, a landmark development in London. You will help manage waste and recycling across the site, working with retailers, contractors and site teams to keep areas clean, safe and compliant.

Working 35.5 hours per week (including weekends), you will support the waste operations across The Elephant and contribute to a customer‑facing, high‑standards environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste management, facilities, cleaning or similar operations.
• Understanding of waste segregation and recycling.
• Ability to undertake manual handling and physically active duties.
• Attention to detail and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Collect and manage waste and recycling materials across the development, ensuring correct segregation and disposal of all waste streams.
• Maintain waste compounds, recycling areas and service yards to a safe, clean and organised standard.
• Operate waste handling equipment, compactors and baling equipment safely and in accordance with site procedures.
• Support retailers and occupiers with waste disposal processes, promoting compliance with site standards and recycling initiatives.
• Monitor waste storage areas, responding to operational issues and reporting contamination, capacity concerns or misuse.
• Conduct regular inspections of waste areas, identifying and reporting hazards, defects and maintenance concerns.
• Support delivery, logistics and day-to-day site operations, working closely with Cleaning, Security and Maintenance teams.
• Ensure all duties are completed in accordance with Health & Safety and environmental procedures whilst delivering a professional service.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by Supervisors or Site Management

Skills

Waste management experience

Waste segregation

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

About Us

At Anchor Group Services, our people are the foundation of our success. That's why we're committed to creating a supportive environment where you can develop your skills, progress your career and make a real impact.

As a leading provider of security, cleaning and facilities management services across the UK, we recognise that our success depends on the talent and dedication of our teams. That's why we invest in our people through a range of employee benefits, dedicated management support and wellbeing resources, including our Employee Assistance Programme.

Through our own Anchor Academy, you'll have access to hundreds of accredited training courses to help you develop your skills, thrive in your role and achieve your career goals.

Job Description

Job Role: Waste Operative

Working Hours: 35.5 hours per week, as per site rota (including weekends)

Pay: £14.80 per hour

Location: The Elephant, Elephant & Castle, London

Overview: Join the team helping to maintain one of London's newest and most exciting destinations. Anchor Group Services is recruiting Waste Operatives for The Elephant, a landmark mixed-use development at the heart of Elephant & Castle. Bringing together retail, residential and public spaces, The Elephant is set to become a vibrant destination where residents, visitors, retailers and communities come together.

About The Role

As a Waste Operative, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day waste and recycling operations across this exciting new destination. Working closely with retailers, contractors and site teams, you'll ensure waste is collected, segregated and managed efficiently while helping to maintain clean, safe and organised service areas throughout the development.

Duties Include

• Collect and manage waste and recycling materials across the development, ensuring correct segregation and disposal of all waste streams.
• Maintain waste compounds, recycling areas and service yards to a safe, clean and organised standard.
• Operate waste handling equipment, compactors and baling equipment safely and in accordance with site procedures.
• Support retailers and occupiers with waste disposal processes, promoting compliance with site standards and recycling initiatives.
• Monitor waste storage areas, responding to operational issues and reporting contamination, capacity concerns or misuse.
• Conduct regular inspections of waste areas, identifying and reporting hazards, defects and maintenance concerns.
• Support delivery, logistics and day-to-day site operations, working closely with Cleaning, Security and Maintenance teams.
• Ensure all duties are completed in accordance with Health & Safety and environmental procedures whilst delivering a professional service.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by Supervisors or Site Management

Requirements

• Previous experience within waste management, facilities, cleaning or operational environments.
• Good understanding of waste segregation and recycling.
• Ability to undertake manual handling and physically active duties
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and professional approach to work.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours and duties.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced customer-facing environment.
• Understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities within the workplace.

Benefits

• Access to a range of nationally recognised courses via the Anchor Academy.
• Auto Enrolment Pension (if earnings reach the minimum requirement for auto-enrolment).
• Stream – access to pay as you earn it.
• Cycle to Work Scheme Available.
• Full uniform provided.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling.
• Hospital Saturday Fund.
• Reward and Recognition Awards.
• Opportunity to join a flagship London mobilisation project from day one.

What’s Next?

If you are passionate about maintaining high standards, taking pride in your work and being part of a major new development, and a member of our team will be in touch.

Other companies may call this role: Waste Operative, Recycling Operative, Environmental Operative, Waste Management Operative, Recycling Assistant, Refuse Operative, Environmental Services Operative, Waste Handler, Facilities Operative.

Within commuting distance of: Elephant & Castle, Southwark, Borough, London Bridge, Waterloo, Bermondsey, Kennington, Lambeth, Peckham, Camberwell, Brixton, Deptford, New Cross, Greenwich, Lewisham, Croydon and Central London.

Anchor Group Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.