Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services
FLT Night Waste Operative
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Job Title: Waste Operative With FLT Counterbalance
Pay Rate: £15.58 per hour
Contract Type: Full Time
Type of Employment: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Tuesday to Saturday (10pm - 6am) Nights
Location: McCormick (UK), 5 Forli Strada, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, PE7 3HH
Qualifications:
- Valid forklift operator - Counterbalance
- 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
- Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude
Role Description: 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.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Work and stay compliant to Health and Safety regulations
- Monitor the performance of equipment
- Provide support to the On-Site Waste Coordinator to complete site objectives
- Follow PPE guidance
- Hold a current Counterbalance FLT license
- Be prepared to work outside including in extreme weather conditions
- Have a good level of communicative English
- Be detail-conscious and excellent time management skills to follow tight deadlines
- Pass a DBS Check and undertake a drugs/alcohol screening test prior to starting
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience in Health & Safety training
- Understanding of waste management and environmental legislation
- Previous experience in the use of static balers and compactors
- Capable of carrying out strenuous tasks
Benefits: Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
- Virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household
- Financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme
- Access to our flexible benefits platform, Choices, to customize benefits
- High street discounts through our MiDeals platform
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Life cover of the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000
- Save-as-you-earn scheme and Mitie Matching Share Plan
- Recognition through Mitie Stars with cash prizes and a chance to win £10,000
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