£13.55 per hour (£26,422 per annum based on a 37.5-hour week)
Daventry
Permanent, Full Time
Are you practical, safety‑focused and enjoy working in an operational environment? Are you looking for a stable, permanent role with great benefits and opportunities to develop?
We're looking for a Waste Operative to join our team in Daventry to support day‑to‑day site operations and help deliver efficient, compliant waste management services.
Whether you already have experience in waste management or come from a health & safety or site operations background, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.
This is a hands‑on role where you’ll work closely with customers, site staff and our operations team to keep waste activities running smoothly while maintaining excellent health, safety and environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities
Exchange and manage 1100L wheelie bins across site for General Waste and Dry Mixed Recycling
Return full bins to the waste compound for sorting and processing
Carry out daily pre-use inspections on machinery and vehicles
Monitor waste levels around site and arrange collections or exchanges as required
Ensure waste streams are segregated, managed and stored correctly
Maintain a clean, organised and safe waste compound
Communicate effectively with customers, site personnel, contract managers and colleagues
Report near misses, incidents and accidents through the reporting system
Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies
Promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture at all times
Hours of Work
Monday to Friday, 15:00pm - 23:00pm.
What We’re Looking For
A reliable, proactive team player with a strong health & safety mindset
Comfortable working in a physical, operational role
Able to communicate confidently with customers and colleagues
Willingness to undertake training to support your development
Essential / Desirable Experience
FLT licence (preferred)
Towing experience (preferred)
Background in waste management, health & safety or site operations (preferred)
Basic IT skills
Manual handling experience (training provided if required)
Why Join Us?
£13.55 per hour (£26,422 per annum based on a 37.5-hour week)
Permanent, full-time position
Monday to Friday working pattern – no weekend working!
Varied, active role where no two days are the same
Full training and ongoing development opportunities
Genuine opportunities for progression within a growing environmental services business
Supportive, safety-focused team culture
Access to a comprehensive benefits package including Perkbox Rewards, Birthday Leave and a Discounted Health Plan
If you’re someone who takes pride in doing things properly and wants a role where your work makes a real difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
As well as joining a supportive, safety-focused team, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including:
Perkbox Rewards – access to discounts, vouchers and employee perks
Annual Pay Review
Above Statutory Holiday Allowance
Recognition Schemes that celebrate great work and achievements
Training & Development opportunities to support career progression
Discounted Health Plan
Birthday Leave – take your birthday off on us
Enhanced Parental Scheme
Death in Service Scheme
The Company
We are a leading waste management company who specialise in recycling and total customer waste management.
Our mission is to be a trusted partner in waste prevention, guiding our customers to make informed, data-driven decisions.
We aim to set new industry standards and re-engineer waste to reduce environmental impact and cost.
Our staff are our most important asset. We pride ourselves in being a friendly, professional and supportive company that champions internal promotion and progression. We employ over 200 employees in a variety of positions across the UK
Salary description
£13.55 - £13.55 per hour