Waste Operative with FLT

Mitie; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits platform (Choices)

MiDeals discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Virtual GP

Salary Finance options

Life cover

Mitie Matching Share Plan

Mitie Stars rewards

Job summary

Mitie in Peterborough is hiring a Waste Operative to join the Waste and Cleaning team. The role involves collection, movement, sorting, processing and dispatch of waste and other materials including the compaction of waste and cardboard, with a 2pm–10pm shift.

You will hold a current Counterbalance FLT license, be prepared to work outdoors in all weather, pass a DBS check and drug/alcohol screening, and communicate clearly in English while following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Current Counterbalance FLT license/certification.
• Experience in waste management or related field preferred.
• Strong attention to safety procedures and details.
• Good English communication; able to work independently or in a team.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Undertake collection, movement, sorting, processing and dispatch of waste and materials.
• Operate and monitor equipment and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Support On-Site Waste Coordinator to meet site objectives.
• Pass DBS check and drugs/alcohol screening prior to starting.

Skills

Forklift license

Waste management experience

Safety procedures

Teamwork & fast pace

Physical ability

Clear communication

Job description

Contract: PermanentType: Full time Rate of pay: £13.50 per hourHours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 2pm - 22:00pm)Location: McCormick (UK), 5 Forli Strada, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, PE7 3HH

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 and Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
• We are looking for a Waste Operative to join the Waste and Cleaning team to undertake the collection, movement, sorting, processing and dispatch of waste and other materials including the compaction of waste and cardboard.
• You should be capable of working and staying compliant to Health and Safety regulations, monitor the performance of equipment, provide support to the On-Site Waste Coordinator to complete site objective and make sure to follow PPE guidance.
• You will hold a current Counterbalance FLT license, be prepared to work outside including in extreme weather conditions, have a good level of communicative English as well as be detail conscious and excellent time management skills to follow tight deadlines. You will also be required to pass a DBS Check and undertake a drugs/alcohol screening test prior to starting.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Health & Safety training, an understanding of waste management and environmental legislation, have previous experience in the use of static balers and compactors and also be capable of carrying out strenuous tasks.

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 wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

• When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices. This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying 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. And we 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 also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there's a chance to scoop 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 variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

Since 1987, Mitie's 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

Together our diversity makes us stronger.