Waste Operative

OCS; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Gaydon is seeking a Waste Operative to ensure the smooth running of cleaning and waste management operations. The role involves carrying out cleaning duties, ensuring compliance with safe practices, and moving waste to correct locations. Ideal candidates will have the right to work in the UK and experience with cleaning and balers is preferred. Training will be provided, and own transport is required due to shift times.

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• Experience with working with balers is preferred but training will be provided.
• Cleaning experience is preferred but training will be provided.
• Current FLT licence is desirable.
• Experience in moving waste is desirable.
• Own transport required due to site location and shift times.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of baler machines in your area.
• Assist with rectifying and reporting any issues.
• Ensure compliance with safe working practices and procedures.
• Carry out cleaning duties and general housekeeping.
• Ensure waste is moved to correct locations across the site.

Tools

FLT licence

Job description

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About the Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award‑winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values — Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About the Role

Days of Working: Monday to Friday – 7am to 3pm. As a Cleaning and Waste Operative, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of cleaning and waste management operations in your area. This role involves ensuring safe working practices and company procedures are always complied with, carrying out cleaning duties and general housekeeping, and ensuring waste is moved to the correct locations across the site. Training will be provided for operating baler machines if necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of baler machines in your area (training will be provided)
• Assist with rectifying and reporting any issues arising
• Ensure safe working practices and company procedures are always complied with
• Carry out cleaning duties and general housekeeping of the baler area
• Ensure waste is moved to correct locations across the site

The Ideal Candidate

• Must have Right to Work in the UK
• Experience with working with balers is preferred but full training will be provided if necessary
• Cleaning experience is preferred but full training will be provided if necessary
• Current FLT licence is desirable
• Experience in moving waste would be desirable
• You’ll need your own transport due to site location and shift times

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Facilities Services, Hospitality, and Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting

Location

Gaydon, England, United Kingdom

How to Apply

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

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