Housekeeping and Waste Management Operative at Optima, Radstock

Housekeeping and Waste Management Operative

Radstock

Competitive Salary
Permanent, Part Time

Working Hours:20 hours a week (12:00-16:00 Monday - Friday)

About the role

We are looking for a Housekeeping & Waste Management Operative to join our team and take ownership of housekeeping and waste management across our site.

This is a hands-on role where you will play an important part in maintaining a clean, safe, tidy and efficient working environment across our production areas, external yards and waste storage areas.

You will work largely independently, organising your day-to-day activities while responding to any priority housekeeping requirements as they arise. The role would suit someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards, has a practical approach to their work and is confident working safely and independently.

What you'll be doing

• Managing the day-to-day handling of site waste, including cardboard, plastics, general waste and recycling.
• Ensuring waste is correctly segregated, labelled and stored ready for collection or disposal.
• Operating waste-handling equipment such as balers and compactors safely and in line with site procedures.
• Supporting and liaising with recycling and waste contractors during scheduled collections.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across production areas, shared spaces, external yards and waste storage areas.
• Cleaning plant and equipment during agreed downtime periods and following the appropriate safe working procedures.
• Identifying and reporting hazards, spillages, damaged containers, waste contamination and other unsafe conditions.
• Moving waste and materials safely using appropriate manual handling techniques and equipment.
• Reporting near misses and helping to promote a safe, tidy and environmentally responsible workplace.
• Supporting wider site cleaning and housekeeping activities where required.
• Providing additional support, including occasional additional hours, where agreed to cover holidays or operational requirements.

About you

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a practical, hands-on approach to their work.
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean and organised working environment.
• Understands the importance of health and safety, housekeeping and waste segregation.
• Can work independently and organise their own workload.
• Has good attention to detail and consistently maintains high standards.
• Is comfortable communicating with colleagues, contractors and other members of the site team.
• Understands safe manual handling practices.
• Is proactive in identifying hazards and resolving or reporting issues.
• Has a valid counterbalance forklift licence, or is willing and able to complete the necessary training to obtain one.

Previous experience in a housekeeping, waste management, facilities, warehouse or manufacturing environment would be useful, but we're also interested in candidates with the right practical attitude and willingness to learn.