Waste Operative

Salary: £578 per week
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Working hours: Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm – 45 hours per week

Are you looking for a hands-on job where you're on your feet operating machinery and plant? Here’s your opportunity to join our busy waste facility between Reading and Maidenhead, where clinical waste from customers like hospitals, vets and care homes is weighed, recorded and sorted before it moves onto the next stage of processing. 

What you’ll be doing as Waste Operative
Operating the weighbridges at the Knowl Hill Waste Facility and assisting with the loading and unloading of waste from Grundon vehicles and third-party customers. 

Other key duties include:

Sorting and processing waste, including completion of waste paperwork
Operating a mechanical bin tipper for loading waste onto a trailer for onward disposal
Operating bin wash machines 
Carrying out bin repairs
Cleaning and maintenance of general work area
We have a team of 16 operatives and due to shift patterns, you’d be working with different people each week.

What you’ll need
The 'musts' for this Waste Operative job are competency at operating machinery and plant safely, basic computer skills (we’ll train you to use the weighbridge software), strong team work and a flexible approach.

Why Grundon – and what’s in it for you
We believe in nurturing talent and offer plenty of training and professional development opportunities, plus a supportive and inclusive work environment.  As Waste Operative you can expect a perks and benefits package that includes: 
• Discretionary company bonuses
• Pension scheme (you contribute 5% of pay, Grundon matches this) with life insurance cover 
• 30 days’ annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), which will increase with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days' holiday 

Ready to join us?
We interview as soon as strong applications come in, so don’t wait – apply now to become our next Waste Operative and join a forward-thinking team.

Click apply now – we look forward to hearing from you!
(Please note: No agencies)

Since 1929, Grundon has been at the forefront of waste management and environmental services in the UK, advocating sustainable practices and revolutionising waste management. Here, the value of what you do resonates far beyond the typical workday.

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into a career that's both impactful and rewarding, you've come to the right place.

We're actively recruiting to fill a variety of roles – from Drivers and Technicians to Recycling Operatives, Transport Coordinators and many more. So, if you're ready to be the backbone of our operations, we'd love to hear from you.

But wait, there's more! We're not just about day-to-day operations, we're all about helping you grow, both personally and professionally. Get ready for training sessions that'll sharpen your skills faster than you can say "reduce, reuse, recycle." Plus, you'll enjoy exclusive perks like discounts on shopping (because who doesn't love a good deal?) and access to cheaper gym memberships to keep you feeling as fit as a perfectly sorted bin.

Oh, and did we mention our commitment to the community and the planet? That's right, we're not just about profits; we're about making a positive impact inside and outside of our depots too.