Radstock
Competitive Salary
Permanent, Part Time
Working Hours:20 hours a week (12:00-16:00 Monday - Friday)
About the role
We are looking for a Housekeeping & Waste Management Operative to join our team and take ownership of housekeeping and waste management across our site.
This is a hands-on role where you will play an important part in maintaining a clean, safe, tidy and efficient working environment across our production areas, external yards and waste storage areas.
You will work largely independently, organising your day-to-day activities while responding to any priority housekeeping requirements as they arise. The role would suit someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards, has a practical approach to their work and is confident working safely and independently.
What you'll be doing
* Managing the day-to-day handling of site waste, including cardboard, plastics, general waste and recycling.
* Ensuring waste is correctly segregated, labelled and stored ready for collection or disposal.
* Operating waste-handling equipment such as balers and compactors safely and in line with site procedures.
* Supporting and liaising with recycling and waste contractors during scheduled collections.
* Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across production areas, shared spaces, external yards and waste storage areas.
* Cleaning plant and equipment during agreed downtime periods and following the appropriate safe working procedures.
* Identifying and reporting hazards, spillages, damaged containers, waste contamination and other unsafe conditions.
* Moving waste and materials safely using appropriate manual handling techniques and equipment.
* Reporting near misses and helping to promote a safe, tidy and environmentally responsible workplace.
* Supporting wider site cleaning and housekeeping activities where required.
* Providing additional support, including occasional additional hours, where agreed to cover holidays or operational requirements.
About you
We're looking for someone who:
* Has a practical, hands-on approach to their work.
* Takes pride in maintaining a clean and organised working environment.
* Understands the importance of health and safety, housekeeping and waste segregation.
* Can work independently and organise their own workload.
* Has good attention to detail and consistently maintains high standards.
* Is comfortable communicating with colleagues, contractors and other members of the site team.
* Understands safe manual handling practices.
* Is proactive in identifying hazards and resolving or reporting issues.
* Has a valid counterbalance forklift licence, or is willing and able to complete the necessary training to obtain one.
Previous experience in a housekeeping, waste management, facilities, warehouse or manufacturing environment would be useful, but we're also interested in candidates with the right practical attitude and willingness to learn
Salary description
£12.96 - £12.96 per hour