Night Waste Operative: Forklift & Hazardous Recycling

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd in Kilkenny is seeking a Waste Operative to join our site, working a 42-hour week with night shifts required. You will service waste points, operate the general waste compactor and the Dry Mixed Recycling baler, bale recyclables, and load containers with a forklift.

ADR/IMDG paperwork for hazardous shipments, on-site decanting of hazardous waste, and liaising with waste management vendors are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in Environmental or Waste management is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understand safe working practices and health and safety legislation.
• Well-organised and capable of prioritising own work.
• Flexible, Honest and reliable.
• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Service hazardous and non-hazardous waste collection points across the site.
• Operate the general waste compactor and the Dry Mixed Recycling baler.
• Bale recyclables and load containers with a forklift.
• Complete ADR/IMDG paperwork for hazardous shipments off-site.
• Decant hazardous waste streams on-site.
• Complete paperwork for non-hazardous waste.
• Liaise with waste management vendors.
• Salting of the car park in winter months.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Organisation

Reliability

Flexible

Forklift operation

Job description

Hollybank Trustees Ltd in Kilkenny is seeking a Waste Operative to join our site, working a 42-hour week with night shifts required. You will service waste points, operate the general waste compactor and the Dry Mixed Recycling baler, bale recyclables, and load containers with a forklift.

ADR/IMDG paperwork for hazardous shipments, on-site decanting of hazardous waste, and liaising with waste management vendors are part of the role.