FCC Environmental Services
Depot Operative
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Depot Operative
Salary – £13.14 per hour Hours – 40 hours per week (full-time, 5 days per week) Location – Hereford (covering Grafton and Leominster Depots)
About the Role
As a Depot Operative at FCC Environment, you will help maintain safe, clean, and efficient depot operations across our Hereford sites. Responsibilities include supporting bin stock management, depot housekeeping, vehicle and container cleaning activities, and ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.
What You Will Do
You’ll take on the following key tasks:
- Ensuring Grafton and Leominster depots remain clean, safe, and tidy
- Emptying and dismantling returned bins (removing wheels and axles for recycling/disposal)
- Maintaining organised container stockpiles and assisting with stock counts
- Cleaning and preparing wheeled bins for reuse using jet wash facilities
- Keeping storage areas, containers, and welfare facilities clean and organised
- Conducting formal daily site inspections and checks
- Assisting with fleet cleaning activities
- Managing vegetation growth around depot areas
- Reporting vehicle/equipment defects promptly to the Supervisor
- Working safely while complying with Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental procedures
- Supporting continuous improvement standards across the site
- Undertaking other duties as requested by local management
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What We’re Looking For
We’re searching for a reliable and eager candidate with:
- Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
- A keen eye for detail
- Basic numerate abilities to maintain accurate records
- Willingness to learn new skills and undertake training
- A hard-working and reliable approach
- Honesty and trustworthiness
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to Health & Safety and safe working practices
No prior experience is required – we offer full training.
Benefits
In exchange for your dedication, we offer:
- Competitive salary
- 20 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
- Access to a pension scheme
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training and career progression opportunities
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend scheme
- Flexible benefits, including:
- High street savings scheme
- Cycle to Work initiative
- Gymflex membership (where applicable)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
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About Us
At FCC Environment, we’re one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our mission? To minimise landfill waste by transforming it into valuable resources, helping tackle climate change.
With 200+ facilities across the UK and a team of 4,500+ employees, we rely on ambitious, innovative professionals to drive our sustainable future.
We’re an equal opportunities employer, deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment for all.
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