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Job Title: Waste Sortation Operative
Hourly Rate of Pay: £14.80
Contract Type: Permanent
Type of Employment: Part Time
Total Weekly Contractual Hours: 22
Shift Description: Monday -13:00, Saturday 11:00-19:30, Sunday 11:00-19:30. Working hours subject to seasonal changed.
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Gardens, Richmond, Greater London, England TW9 3AE
Requirement: Full UK Driving License
The role will be responsible for operating the key recycling solutions across the site as part of the Mitie team working in the on-site material recovery facility. Engaging with and working collaboratively with colleagues from across various Kew Gardens departments and delivering on Kew Gardens environmental objectives whilst proactively managing all waste activities on site.
Main Duties
1. Operational responsibilities:
To supervise the waste movements in and around the current waste service area, including weekly area inspections and reporting of any QSHE issues accordingly whilst proactively improving the yard area for all parties To remove waste materials from holding bins and sort into streams within the MRF prior to transfer into the appropriate segregated containers To undertake service routes around Kew Gardens to empty visitor facing bins and return contents to MRF area for sorting To bale clean recyclables and move bales to storage area on site awaiting collection Ensure the cabin is kept clean, well maintained, and is in safe working order, i.e., PAT Tested, etc, reporting any issues to the Waste Services Supervisor Have full knowledge and understanding of the cleaning process, including the agreed work to be carried out and time allocated to this Maintain the designated waste yard area to an agreed level of cleanliness in line with Client requirements, carrying out all daily, weekly and periodic tasks as directed by the Waste Supervisor Have a full working knowledge of all cleaning equipment, materials and approved chemicals used within the premises and to attend all necessary training to be able to use them To comply with the requirements of Health & Safety, other relevant legislation and Client policies Use products carefully and look after all equipment Report any maintenance issues to the Waste Services Supervisor Understand and observe MITIE and Client site rules at all times To wear personal protective equipment (PPE) issued is worn Ensure correct PPE is worn and kept clean and tidy Ensure all relevant safety signs (such as Wet Floor Warning Signs) are used correctly and appropriately at all times To observe all Company and Client statutory fire and safety regulations and to promote good safety habits and methods of work To deal with any complaints that fall within the job holder's duties and report these immediately to the Waste Services Supervisor Perform miscellaneous cleaning duties as apparent or as instructed by the Waste Services Supervisor Report in when arriving and leaving site using Workplace Plus To undertake any other related duties which are within the job holder's capability, according to the needs of the business and as directed by the Waste Services Supervisor
Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices. This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme.
Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10, - giving peace of mind for your dependants. We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
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