Waste operative Work, Jobs in Ibstock, Lec (with Salaries)

Sawyer
Sheet Plastics —Leicester
- From £26,500 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- In-person
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
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11d
General Yard Operative
EMR UK —Derby
- IT
- Annual leave
Site Operative (Shifts)
Red Industries —Walsall
- £13 an hour
- Overtime
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
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Stores Operative
Terex Corporation —Coalville
- Full-time
- Employee stock purchase plan
3d
Production Operative
Inspired Pet Nutrition —Crick
- £14.79 - £18.69 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- English
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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5d
Ground Worker/Landscaper
Rae Rose Contractors —Sheldon
- £130 a day
- Full-time
- In-person
- Free parking
- Gym membership
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13d
Wash Operative
SARIA Ltd —Nuneaton
- Full-time
- In-person
Waste Management Operative (Loader)
Blaby District Council —Whetstone
- £25,185 - £25,989 a year
- Full-time
- Free parking
11d
Gardener
Synergien Group —Birmingham
- From £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Driving
- In-person
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1d
Cleaning and Waste Operative
Mitie —Coalville
- £13.38 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
Waste and Specialist Cleaning Operative
DTG —Solihull
- £12.71 - £13.50 a year
- Overtime
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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3d
Recycling Operative
NEXT —Leicester
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Driving
- Free parking
- Employee discount
2d
Digging Crew
Network Plus —Nechells
- Full-time
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Cleaning - Cleaning Operative
BidvestNoonan —Birmingham
- £13.46 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Communication skills
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6d
Cleaning Operative
BAM UK & Ireland —Market Harborough
- £12.71 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- School
10d
Yard Operative/Forklift Driver
Bakers Environmental Solutions Limited —Desford
- From £12.80 an hour
- Overtime
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
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4d
Cleaning Operative
14forty —Castle Donington
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
Production Operative
Culligan UK limited —Fillongley
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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5d
Workshop Refurbishment Operative
Agilico Workplace Technologies —Leicester
- Part-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Waste Operative
Mitie —Nottingham
- £13.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel

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Sawyer

Sheet Plastics -
Leicester

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Job details

Full-time
From £26,500 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Profit sharing
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Fabrication
Maintenance
Programmable logic controllers
Mechanical knowledge
Woodworking

Full job description

We are seeking a suitably experienced and Sawyer Operative to join as a key member of our dedicated Cutting Centre team.

Job Title: Sawyer

Location: Narborough, Leicestershire

Reports to: Operations Manager

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, (Monday to Friday 7.00am – 4.00pm)

Salary: Competitive

Sawyer – Job Description

Job Purpose:

To support the efficient operation of Sheet Plastics by undertaking a range of production activities operating cutting machinery and production equipment to process plastic sheets, accurately and safely, ensuring all products meet quality, safety, and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Machine Operation

Operate and support the setup of plastic cutting equipment, which may include:

Panel and wall saws
CNC routers or CNC saws (if trained)

Tasks include:

Loading and securing sheets/blocks safely
Selecting correct tooling/blades
Adjusting settings, dimensions, and cutting parameters in line with cut plans.
Monitoring cutting accuracy and machine condition

2. Material Handling & Preparation

Read cutting lists, job cards, and production orders.
Identify material grades (acrylic, polycarbonate, foam PVC, aluminium composite etc)
Check material thickness and tolerances before use.
Safely move materials using manual handling techniques

3. Quality Control

Confirm dimensions using tapes, vernier callipers, micrometers, squares, and gauges.
Inspect edges, optical clarity (if applicable), and surface finish.
Record measurements on job cards or digital systems.
Reject or report defects in raw materials or finished parts.

4. Health & Safety (UK Workplace Standards)

Follow site safety procedures.
Use required PPE: gloves, safety eyewear, cut-resistant gloves and hearing protection.
Ensure correct use of extraction, dust/fume control, and coolant systems.
Maintain safe handling of sharp edges, hot edges, swarf, chips, and offcuts.
Keep work area tidy and free from obstructions, operating clean as you go habit.

5. Workflow & Productivity

Maintain efficient throughput to meet production deadlines.
Coordinate with colleagues for staging, packing, and dispatch.
Keep accurate records: batch details, job completions, scrap levels.
Support continuous improvement—lean, waste reduction.

6. Maintenance & Housekeeping

Perform basic machine checks: blade condition, guides, coolant, and extraction.
Clean machines and surrounding areas daily.
Report faults immediately for maintenance intervention.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

Experience in a workshop, manufacturing, plastic fabrication, woodworking or cutting environment.
Comfort using production machinery.
Ability to read measurements, cutting lists, and simple technical drawings.
High attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Desirable

Background in plastics (sheet, rod, tube materials).
CNC or laser cutting experience.
Forklift truck licence (valid UK).
Knowledge of tolerance control and batch production.

Personal Attributes

Reliable and punctual
Team oriented
Good communication
Quality focused
Positive and proactive attitude
Able to work safely without constant supervision

Benefits

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Yearly profit share scheme

Ongoing training and development

Pension scheme, with employer 6% contribution.

On-site parking

Employee assistance programme

Pay: From £26,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Profit sharing

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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waste operative jobs in ibstock, lec

Sawyer

General Yard Operative

Site Operative (Shifts)

Stores Operative

Production Operative

Ground Worker/Landscaper

Wash Operative

Waste Management Operative (Loader)

Gardener

Cleaning and Waste Operative

Waste and Specialist Cleaning Operative

Recycling Operative

Digging Crew

Cleaning - Cleaning Operative

Cleaning Operative

Yard Operative/Forklift Driver

Cleaning Operative

Production Operative

Workshop Refurbishment Operative

Waste Operative

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