SALARY: £32,239.14 per annum (pay award pending)
HOURS: 40 per week, Monday – Friday- 08:30-17:00
LOCATION: Albert Road, Bristol
Yard Operative/FLT Driver – FIXED TERM CONTRACT – 6 Months
About Bristol Waste Company
At Bristol Waste Company, what we do matters. We keep Bristol and the surrounding areas clean, safe and moving. Working in partnership with the council, we support the city’s sustainability goals while delivering high‑quality, value‑for‑money services. Our commercial operations are growing, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to grow with us.
Key Responsibilities:
* Duties will include sorting, transporting, loading and unloading waste and recycling materials in accordance with Bristol Waste procedures and in line with agreed customer and external legal requirements.
* Operating a counterbalance forklift, with rotator attachment (training will be provided for the rotator attachment) to load and unload vehicles.
* Driving and operating vehicles and equipment as required by the company and in accordance with company safety procedures, legal requirements and training for that vehicle/equipment.
* Operating other relevant machines – fixed plant, baler and sort line and Front end loading shovels- training will be provided.
* Maintain the site, vehicle and equipment cleanliness to a high standard, including daily vehicles checks on any vehicle driven. Some paperwork will be required where the Yard Operative must complete, check and return all paperwork required in undertaking these duties, including the monitoring of all yard incidents.
Essential Requirements:
* It is essential to have a full driving licence valid for use in the UK and a Forklift licence (Counterbalance) qualification.
* Experience or the ability to organise and prioritise their work, working independently, as well as using initiative and as part of a team.
* Able to communicate effectively and appropriately in a range of situations, including basic use of a computer, or willingness to undertake training.
* Given the nature of the role, the successful candidate must finally demonstrate suitability for work involving lifting of boxes and other recyclable materials as well as be able to work bank holidays and the occasional Saturday
Our Benefits
* 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
* 5% employer pension contribution
* Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
* Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme
* £200 employee referral bonus
* Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes
* Reward Gateway discounts at 900+ retailers
* Employee recognition awards and long service awards
* Salary sacrifice car scheme for tax-efficient vehicle leasing
Everyone Belongs
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and ensure fair and equal consideration for all candidates.
How to Apply
Apply as soon as possible and before 23:59 on the closing date. We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Contact:
Talent Acquisition Team
Email: recruitment@bristolwastecompany.co.uk
Phone: 0117 440 6676