Waste Operative

The Company

With 50+ years of experience and expertise, Apleona is part of a global business providing integrated facility management services across Ireland. We offer flexibility, career progression and a competitive start rate.

Job Title: Waste Operative

Location: Longford

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, from 6:30 am to 10:30 am

Overall Purpose of the Job

Responsible for dealing with hazardous and non-hazardous waste management on site. To ensure high standards of waste management are performed on-site as directed by the supervisor.

Main duties and responsibilities

General services operatives are responsible for dealing with on-site hazardous and non-hazardous waste management. Duties, not restricted to, are as follows:

• Loading of curtain siders and containers by use of Forklift
• To service hazardous and non-hazardous waste collection points throughout the client site
• Empty Non-hazardous bins
• Empty Hazardous waste bins
• Filling and use of the general waste compactor
• Filling and use of the Dry Mixed Recyclable Compactor Baling of cardboard, plastic, and paper waste streams.
• Completion of all relevant paperwork with regard to non-hazardous waste, other paperwork,k and admin duties
• Ad hoc duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Valid forklift license or experience in driving forklifts.
• Experience in Environmental or Waste management is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to demonstrate awareness of Health and Safety good practice in relation to cleaning procedures.
• Be an Apleona ambassador
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Understand safe working practices and health and safety legislation
• Ability to work on his/her own
• Well-organised and capable of prioritising own work
• Flexible, Honest and reliable
• Excellent Work Record
• Previous experience in similar role is advantageous
• Flexible approach to working as part of a team.
• Forklift training is a distinct advantage. 
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