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From the employer's careers site First seen 7 Nov 2026

Waste Operative

Salary

£12.80 per hour

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Description

We are seeking a Waste Operative to join our team in Belfast. As a Waste Operative, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a clean and safe environment for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and adhere to safe systems of work, policies, and procedures
  • Maintain a 'clean as you go' approach
  • Wear PPE as directed and keep it in good condition
  • Empty waste receptacles as required
  • Segregate waste streams properly
  • Move waste receptacles to ensure provision in areas of need
  • Coordinate provision of bins, skips, and collections by waste contractors
  • Ensure adherence to work schedules
  • Prevent disruptions to client operations
  • Operate balers and compactors, and other equipment
  • Report defects of equipment promptly
  • Complete check sheets as required
  • Maintain excellent housekeeping of all waste areas
  • Support communication and awareness activities
  • Liaise with Site Waste Manager to deliver customer satisfaction

Personal Development

  • Attend training programs as requested
  • Take on new skills to enhance the company's profile and service offering
  • Participate in induction, manual handling, FLT, and compactor and baler training

Quality Management and Health and Safety

  • Wear full uniform and ID badges at all times
  • Maintain a professional and tidy appearance
  • Arrive on time for shifts
  • Ensure compliance with and promote Health and Safety at work
  • Report accidents, incidents, and near misses

Customer Focus

  • Demonstrate knowledge of procedures and customer standards
  • Present a positive image to customers
  • Deliver high-quality service

Leadership

  • Set a good example with a positive and energetic approach
  • Be visible and approachable
  • Encourage coworkers to follow

Driving Results and Performance

  • Think creatively and offer suggestions
  • Be aware of strengths and areas for development
  • Keep up to date with knowledge and skills required

Functional Expertise

  • Take personal responsibility for work
  • Recognize what needs to be done and do it in a timely manner
  • Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy

Teamwork

  • Work cooperatively and supportively with the team
  • Contribute positively to team objectives
  • Develop working relationships within the team

Communicating

  • Communicate clearly and accurately
  • Contribute effectively to group discussions

Skills

Required

  • full clean driving license

Nice to have

  • licensed forklift operative (counter balance)
  • experience as a waste recycling operative
  • experience working in a manufacturing facility

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://jobs.workable.com/view/xmts3cu3wNmbTrXnt9Lfvs/waste-operative-in-belfast-at-abm-uk

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