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Environmental Refuse Operative
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Environmental Refuse Operative
Department: Accommodation & Guest Services
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Skegness
Reporting To: Blake Keeling
Description
Join Our Waste & Recycling Team – The Unsung Heroes of the Resort
If you love being on the move, enjoy working outdoors, and take pride in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, this is a role where you’ll genuinely make a difference every single day.
Our Waste & Recycling Team are the quiet champions of the resort — the people who keep everything clean, safe and welcoming so our guests can focus on making memories.
You’ll play a key part in keeping our resort looking its best, helping us stay environmentally responsible, and making sure our waste and recycling systems run like clockwork. It’s active, hands-on work with a great sense of purpose, and you’ll be joining a supportive team who know how important their role is to the guest experience.
Shifts & Flexibility
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Our operation runs across a variety of shift patterns, including 6am–3pm, 8am–6pm, and 2pm–10pm. You’ll receive your rota six weeks in advance, giving you plenty of time to plan life outside of work and you will work 5 days out of 7 which will include weekends.
Flexibility is important — most shifts will be early mornings, especially during peak periods, so being comfortable with early starts is key.
Upon application please specify your preferred shift.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect general waste, recycling and food waste from accommodation areas, public areas, restaurants and operational departments.
- Transport waste safely to designated disposal or compaction areas.
- Operate waste compactors, balers and refuse vehicles (if trained and authorised).
- Ensure correct segregation of recyclable materials in line with environmental policies.
Site Cleanliness
- Maintain refuse compounds and bin storage areas in a clean and organised condition.
- Clean and disinfect bins as required.
- Respond promptly to spillages or waste-related hazards.
- Support wider site cleanliness during busy periods where required.
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Compliance & Safety
- Follow all health & safety procedures including manual handling guidance.
- Wear appropriate PPE at all times.
- Report hazards, damaged bins or unsafe practices immediately.
- Adhere to environmental legislation and company sustainability initiatives.
Teamwork & Support
- Work collaboratively with cleaning, facilities and operational teams.
- Support peak changeover days and high-volume waste periods.
- Provide courteous and professional interaction with guests when visible on resort.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Manual handling skills
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Basic understanding of health & safety principles.
- Reliable, punctual and self-motivated.
- Team player with good communication skills.
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