Job Introduction
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Part time
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20 hours per week
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Any 5 days out of 7 days
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£13.45 per hour
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Free parking
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Opportunities for career development
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Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package
Waste Operative
Tutbury - Part time
Operational excellence begins with you.
At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating quality experiences for our clients, customers, and employees. Build a name with big-name businesses.
As a Waste Operative with Sodexo, you'll enhance the services of our vibrant corporate site, offering a helping hand to ensure flawless facilities operations and keep things running smoothly.
What you'll do:
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Collect and manage a variety of waste streams, including manufacturing, domestic, recyclable, and clinical waste, ensuring safe and compliant disposal procedures are followed.
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Ensure all waste is correctly segregated in line with site policies and environmental standards.
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Promote recycling initiatives and encourage sustainable waste management practices throughout the workplace.
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Operate site equipment safely and efficiently, including forklift trucks, ride-on sweepers, waste handling machinery, and power-cleaning equipment.
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Carry out daily inspections of vehicles and equipment, reporting faults promptly to maintain operational efficiency.
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Maintain cleanliness across waste handling areas, workshops, plant rooms, machinery, containers, and external yard areas.
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Undertake minor repairs to waste bins and equipment where required.
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Ensure waste containers are secure, safe, and suitable for transportation and collection.
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Identify and report waste disposal issues, hazards, fire risks, security concerns, and any incidents in accordance with company procedures.
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Follow Safe Systems of Work, health and safety regulations, COSHH requirements, and company policies at all times.
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Support operational requirements by responding to scheduled and ad hoc tasks as required.
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Participate in training and continuous development to maintain compliance and operational standards.
What you'll bring:
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Experience within waste management, recycling, facilities, logistics, manufacturing, or a similar operational environment.
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Good understanding of waste handling procedures, environmental responsibilities, and workplace safety requirements.
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A valid forklift truck licence and experience operating site machinery safely (where applicable).
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, managers, customers, and contractors.
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A proactive and reliable approach with a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
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Excellent attention to detail when identifying hazards, compliance issues, and opportunities for improvement.
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Ability to work independently using initiative, while also contributing positively as part of a team.
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Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and operational demands.
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A strong work ethic with a focus on maintaining high standards of cleanliness, productivity, and customer service.
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Commitment to continuous improvement, compliance, and delivering a high-quality service.
Why Sodexo?:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.
Belong in a company and team that values you for you.
Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.
Thrive in your own way.
We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
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Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
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An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
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Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
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Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
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Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
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Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
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Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
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Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies
A little more about Sodexo:
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Ready to be part of something greater?
Work with the best in the business.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
