Waste Operative

HSL; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

HSL is seeking a reliable Bin Operative / Waste Operative for a temporary contract at the NEC in Birmingham. The role involves assisting with daily waste operations, sorting materials, and preparing items for baling.

You will work Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30, on an approximately two-month assignment, with no weekend work. The position requires physical fitness and the ability to work as part of a team, following health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in warehouse, waste, facilities or similar environment would be beneficial.
• Forklift licence would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Good level of physical fitness due to manual handling and being on your feet all day.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive and hardworking attitude.
• Good awareness of health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with day-to-day bin and waste operations.
• Handling and sorting waste materials, primarily fabric and cardboard.
• Breaking down cardboard and fabric materials ready to be baled.
• Operating the baler following training and procedures.
• Keeping the waste and surrounding areas clean, tidy and organised.
• Moving materials and waste as required.
• Carrying out general duties to support the waste operation.
• Following all health and safety procedures.
• Working as part of a team to maintain a clean and efficient environment.

Skills

Physical fitness

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Health and safety

Hands-on

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Bin Operative / Waste Operative – Temporary Contract

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

Location: NEC, Birmingham

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Contract: Temporary – Approximately 2 months

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30

Weekend Work: None

We are currently looking for a reliable and hardworking Bin Operative / Waste Operative to support our client at the NEC in Birmingham on a temporary contract for approximately two months.

The role will involve assisting with general bin and waste operations, keeping the working area clean and organised, and carrying out general duties associated with the waste area.

This would suit someone who is physically fit, hands-on, reliable, and comfortable working as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with day-to-day bin and waste operations.
• Handling and sorting waste materials, primarily fabric and cardboard.
• Breaking down cardboard and fabric materials ready to be placed into a baler.
• Operating the baler following appropriate training and procedures.
• Keeping the waste and surrounding areas clean, tidy and organised.
• Moving materials and waste as required.
• Carrying out general related duties to support the smooth running of the waste operation.
• Following all relevant health and safety procedures.
• Working as part of a team to maintain a clean and efficient working environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a warehouse, waste, recycling, facilities or similar environment would be beneficial, but is not essential.
• A forklift licence would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Good level of physical fitness, as the role involves manual handling and being on your feet throughout the working day.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive and hardworking attitude.
• Good awareness of health and safety.

Working Hours & Pay

• Monday to Friday
• 08:00–16:30
• £12.71 per hour
• Approximately 2-month temporary contract
• No weekend work