Job Description:- Waste Operative
Objectives: To safely carry out operations as prescribed following working procedures to effectively collect, process, sort and generally manage the customers waste in accordance with the customers guidelines.
Key Task and Responsibilities:
1. Ensure routine collection and disposal of waste from around site.
2. Safe use of forklift, pallet rider, van and other mobile plant
3. Maintain good housekeeping and safe storage of all wastes
4. Assist in the segregation, packaging and labelling of wastes
5. Assist in the removal from site of all waste materials thereby reducing stock build up.
6. Assist in monitoring of safety of operations and all team member’s compliance with operating instructions and requirements
7. Complete daily vehicle and equipment check sheets as required
8. Routine liaison with manager or supervisor on operational and safety aspects of work
Additional Responsibilities:
9. Contribute to the behavioural safety and near miss reporting requirements
10. Assist in the completion of other tasks associated with the contract housekeeping
11. Signing of duty of care and hazardous waste consignment notes
12. Support all other team members in their roles when necessary
Skills and qualifications
13. Valid Forklift licence
14. Current driving licence
15. Ability to work on own and use own initiative