Waste Operator

Cheshire, England, gb

Waste Operator Location: Knutsford, WA16 9EU Hours of work: 40 Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £11.55 The successful candidate will provide waste resource support, operating within the site Facilities team and delivering to meet the ISS values and leadership principles. You will be responsible for the collection, transport, processing, disposal and recycling of waste and recyclables. The Waste Resource Operative needs to have an understanding of the principles of waste and recycling. This will include identifying waste and recyclables, sorting and segregation, treatment options, duty of care and health, safety, quality and environmental issues. The role of the Waste Resource Operative is to assist in the day to day running of the site or activity, to ensure that processes are carried out safely and efficiently. You will also contribute to the protection of the environment, efficient use of resources and enhancing quality in compliance with relevant regulation; they will contribute to delivering "best in sector" operational performance in the organisation. The Role Plan the collection of waste, including access routes to and from the waste, safety and suitability of collection equipment and machinery Identify and segregate materials that are suitable for recycling, check that recyclables confirm to required quality standards, Identify, segregate and process waste, recyclables and other materials. e.g. glass, all grades of plastics, metals aluminium, steel, copper etc., organic waste (food, green), textiles, WEEE, batteries, chemicals in accordance with company policies and procedures. Dispose of wastes in accordance with regulatory and organisational procedures, demonstrate application of the Waste Hierarchy and regulatory requirements for the disposal of specific wastes, including hazardous wastes, asbestos, waste electrical and electronic equipment, clinical wastes. Follow safe working procedures and practices in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements Identify and deal with problems which could affect health, safety and hygiene requirements in accordance with your responsibilities and company policies and procedures. About You Must be able to identify and resolve issues and challenges to meet/exceed the expectations of our customer and clients Appropriate qualifications or experience in manual handling and general health and safety at work Fork lift truck driving licence desirable Must be highly motivated and a good communicator Must have some knowledge of Health and Safety at work and risk assessments. I.T skills Must be willing to develop own skills A full UK driving licence is essential. The role may involve working outside in all types of weather and will require an element of physical work, some roles will require a lot of daily walking. The Company ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience. Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people. We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste) religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work. To find out more about what we do click here - Bookmark this page on 1 1 1 or email this job to a friend