Waste Operative FLT

Mitie; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking a Waste Management Operator with a valid forklift license. You will be responsible for safely handling waste materials and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. The role requires previous experience in waste management and strong attention to detail. Benefits include a flexible benefits scheme and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible benefits scheme

Virtual GP access

Salary Finance assistance

High-street discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life cover

Qualifications

• Valid forklift operator license/certification is required.
• Experience in waste management or related field preferred.
• Must have strong attention to detail and safety procedure adherence.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to transport, load, and unload waste materials.
• Sort and segregate different waste types for recycling or disposal.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols at all times.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Valid forklift operator license/certification

Job description

Job Details

Contract: Permanent

Type: Full Time

Hours: 37.5 hours

Schedule: 2pm to 10pm Monday to Friday

Pay: £12.75

Location: McCormick Peterborough PE7 3HH

Overview

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.

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

We have a market‑leading flexible benefits scheme providing benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We offer a virtual GP for you and members of your household, allowing you to get expert advice by video or phone without leaving home.

We provide financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme.

You can customise your benefits via the flexible benefits platform Choices, including dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and more.

High‑street discounts from thousands of well‑known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform, and a cycle‑to‑work scheme.

Life cover: greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000.

We also offer a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, a Mitie Matching Share Plan, and Mitie Stars recognition with cash prizes.

Progression and training opportunities are available via diverse learning resources.

Mitie's 76,000 employees maintain companies globally; we are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company.