Waste and Recycling Ops
ADEY Limited, New Hythe, Kent
Waste and Recycling Ops
Salary Not Specified
ADEY Limited, New Hythe, Kent
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 16 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 4d914db2e3b34689a18d6b9f24422c7b
Full Job Description
- Proactively collecting waste throughout the day and sorting into the relevant waste areas.
- Ensure all reusable handling equipment is returned into storage yard for re-use
- Ensure all recyclable material bins are uncontaminated
- Recording daily waste collections
- Sorting and baling waste cardboard and plastic film along with recovery of customer packaging waste and products returned for recycling to maximise revenue from the waste streams.
- Demonstrate safe working practices at all times to ensure the company Health & Safety Policy and procedures are adhered to.
- Carry out daily waste audits & identify areas of inappropriate activity (contaminated waste) & raise them with supervisor for corrective action
- Ensure entire yard area is clear of any waste, and maintain a tidy and safe environment to work in.
- Carrying out any and all duties as requested by management provided suitable training has been received.
- Use MHE in the course of daily activities safely and in accordance with company guidelines including carrying out pre-use inspections & reporting defects
- Wear Uniform and PPE at all times while at work, report to supervisor any defects in PPE & request replacements
- Responsible for Banksman duties for all drivers
- Report all hazards, near misses and accidents in accordance with company policies.
- Assisting with load securing methods & preparation of vehicles for loading/unloading.
- Responsible for all general yard duties.
- Liaise with other relevant departments to ensure all appropriate waste is collected.
- Responsible for challenging unauthorised persons in yard area.
- Follow all company policies at all times
Manual handling - Fork truck licences; Electric Counter Balance and Gas & Diesel Counter Balance Trucks, and Combi Truck
- Basic knowledge of waste handling
- Understanding of recyclable products
- Understanding of Operator licencing & the importance of safe, secure loading.
- Ability to be very flexible in your approach to working
- Understanding of specific waste transfer requirements
- Banksman awareness
- Focussed attention to detail, accurate & numerate