Job Introduction
* Full time
* 36 hours per week
* Monday - Friday 5 am - 13:00 / 14:00-22:00
* £ per hour
* On-site parking available
* Opportunities for career development
* Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package
* Valid Forklift Truck (FLT) Licence
* DGSA - COSHH Qualifications desirable
Waste Operative
Hull HU3 2BG - Full time
At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.
We are currently seeking a reliable and proactive Waste Operative to join our team in Hull. This is a hands-on role that requires attention to detail, physical capability, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety, and cleanliness.
What you'll do:
* Operate a counterbalance forklift truck on public highways—a valid full driving licence is essential.
* Safely collect, transfer, and remove waste materials, including hazardous waste, as required.
* Use baler and compactor equipment, and recycle materials in line with site procedures.
* Complete all compliance paperwork, including waste transfer notes, accurately and on time.
* Adhere to all health & safety protocols, wear appropriate PPE, and work flexible shift patterns.
What you'll bring:
* Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to escalate issues appropriately.
* Maintains a professional, confidential, and methodical approach to all aspects of work.
* Holds a valid forklift truck licence (Counterbalance) and full driving license.
* Trained in COSHH, manual handling, and the safe use of compactor and baler equipment.
* Experienced in hazardous waste handling, including decanting, storage, and safe loading using FLT.
Why Sodexo?:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.
Belong in a company and team that values you for you.
Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.
Thrive in your own way.
We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
* Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
* An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
* Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
* Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
* Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
* Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
* Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
* Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies
A little more about Sodexo:
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Ready to be part of something greater?
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications