Thalia Waste Management
Waste Cleaner
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Waste Cleaner (Night Shift) – Permanent
Salary: £33,000 per annum
The Role
We are seeking a reliable and motivated Industrial Cleaner to join our team on a permanent night shift pattern, working Sunday to Thursday from 10:00pm to 6:00am.
Based within a Household Waste Treatment Facility, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and operational efficiency of plant equipment and work areas, ensuring optimum process conditions and supporting our contractual commitments. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced industrial environment, requiring a strong commitment to health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Cleaning and maintaining a range of processing equipment, including:
- Trommels
- Ballistic separators
- Conveyor systems
- General plant and building structures
- Removing and disposing of mixed general waste safely and efficiently
- Ensuring all cleaning tasks are completed to a high standard
- Adhering to site health, safety, and environmental procedures at all times
- Supporting operational requirements as directed by site management
Working Environment
- Physically demanding role—manual handling and physical exertion required
- Regular work at height may be necessary
- Hot working environment during operations
- Full training will be provided, including any site-specific or externally accredited qualifications
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About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a positive, can-do attitude and a strong focus on workplace safety.
Essential Requirements
- Strong awareness of health and safety practices
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to undertake physically demanding work
- Reliable, hardworking, and self-motivated
Desirable Requirements
- Previous experience in industrial cleaning, waste management, recycling, or a similar environment
- Experience working in an industrial or manufacturing setting
- No previous waste industry experience is required as full training will be provided for the right candidate.
Behavioural Competencies
- Punctual
- Willingness to learn new skills
- A team player
- Flexible
- Reliable
Our Business
At Thalia Waste Management, we are creating a future to be proud of. We think differently, always questioning to develop progressive waste into energy solutions and services.
We operate some of the best available technology across four strategic sites in:
- North Yorkshire
- Milton Keynes
- Cambridgeshire
- Isle of Wight
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Our technologies include:
- Mechanical and biological treatment
- Traditional mass-burn energy from waste
- Material recycling technologies
- In-vessel composting, advanced thermal treatment, anaerobic digestion
Each year, we process 300,000 tonnes of waste converted into energy—equivalent to the annual output of 600 million solar panels. Additionally, we recycle around 95,000 tonnes of waste.
Inclusion
At Thalia Waste Management, we are committed to inclusion and diversity. We don’t just assess your CV—we seek people with unique skills, passion, and adaptability. We understand that everyone has a life beyond work and will discuss flexible working arrangements or adjustments as needed.
We are an equal opportunity employer:
- No discrimination on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
- As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide reasonable adjustments to support individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
For any support needed during applications or interviews, contact our recruitment team.
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