Waste Operative/General Operative - Longford, Ireland

Advert Text Overall Purpose of the Job
Responsible for dealing with hazardous and non-hazardous waste management on site. To ensure high standards of waste management is performed on site as directed by supervisor.

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

• Loading of curtainsiders and containers by use of Forklift
• To service hazardous and non-hazardous waste collection points throughout 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 non-hazardous waste other paperwork and admin duties
• Ad hoc duties as required.
  
  Qualifications & Experience
• Valid forklift license or experience in driving forklifts.

• Experience in Environmental or Waste management 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 advantageous
• Flexible approach to working as part of a team.
• Forklift training a distinct advantage.