Waste/ Recycling Operative with FLT

MTrec Ltd; Consett; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Waste Management Operative in Consett. The ideal candidate will have a valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence and experience in a busy environment, ensuring safety and efficiency in waste operations. The role offers competitive pay of £12.50 per hour, with Monday to Thursday day shifts and potential for permanent contracts.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Opportunity for permanent contracts for the right person

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence essential.
• Experience operating a forklift in a busy environment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to work under pressure, adapt to change, and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, safety-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Operating waste balers and compactors.
• Preventing shortages by ensuring containers and storage capacity are maintained.
• Carrying out litter picking and keeping the site clean and safe.
• Managing waste and recycling storage areas to a high standard of housekeeping.
• Handling hazardous waste, ensuring it’s labelled, stored, and disposed of correctly.
• Managing WEEE waste storage and collections.
• Liaising with other departments to ensure smooth waste management processes.
• Following 6S principles and reporting hazards, near misses, and safety concerns.
• Supporting health and safety on site by working safely and leading by example.
• Carrying out other reasonable tasks as required.

Job description

Overview

MTrec’s New Opportunity;

MTrec Recruitment are currently recruiting for a prestigious company in the Consett area.

The Job Role You Will Do

• Operating waste balers and compactors.

• Preventing shortages by ensuring containers and storage capacity are maintained.

• Carrying out litter picking and keeping the site clean and safe.

• Managing waste and recycling storage areas to a high standard of housekeeping.

• Handling hazardous waste, ensuring it’s labelled, stored, and disposed of correctly.

• Managing WEEE waste storage and collections.

• Liaising with other departments to ensure smooth waste management processes.

• Following 6S principles and reporting hazards, near misses, and safety concerns.

• Supporting health and safety on site by working safely and leading by example.

• Carrying out other reasonable tasks as required.

About You

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence (essential).

• Experience operating a forklift in a busy environment.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others.

• Ability to work under pressure, adapt to change, and meet deadlines.

• A proactive, safety-first approach.

Benefits and Rewards

• A highly varied and interesting role, working in a fast-paced environment.

• Monday - Thursday dayshift.

• Free onsite parking.

• Opportunity for permanent contracts for the right person.

The Hours You Will Work

• Permanent Dayshift

• 07.00am – 17.00pm

• Monday to Thursday

The Pay You Will Receive

• Pay will be £12.50 per hour.