Site Operative

Role overview

We are seeking a dependable Site Operative to help keep a busy waste-handling site running smoothly, safely, and to a high standard. The role is practical and hands-on, with day-to-day involvement in sorting, moving, preparing, and storing materials while maintaining a clean and orderly working environment.

Working hours follow a 4 on, 4 off pattern. You will be part of a site team where safe working, cooperation, and attention to detail are essential.

Key duties

• Separate, bulk, and prepare waste for transport to offsite disposal facilities.
• Compact plastic waste and help ready recyclable materials for processing.
• Handle items such as paint tins and aerosols safely and in line with site procedures.
• Sort non-hazardous waste for landfill when needed.
• Store all waste in the correct designated areas to maintain safe site conditions.
• Use a forklift to load and unload vehicles.
• Support drivers during loading and unloading activities.
• Inform the technical team when outbound loads need scheduling or when skips need replacing.
• Complete orders quickly and efficiently.
• Look after plant, equipment, and related site tools.
• Receive deliveries and ensure they are processed properly.
• Help with general housekeeping across the site.
• Follow all safe systems of work at all times.
• Work in a way that protects your own safety and the safety of others.
• Take on other reasonable tasks from the wider site team as required.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar site, waste, recycling, warehouse, yard, or operational setting. A full UK driving licence is required, and a forklift truck licence would be an advantage.

You should be reliable, hardworking, comfortable with physical work, and able to follow instructions carefully. A practical mindset, strong teamwork, and the ability to adapt to a busy operational environment are important for success in this role.

About the employer

Panda is a resource recovery business focused on handling waste in smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways. The organisation has grown over the last 30 years and now brings together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands.

The business places strong emphasis on safety, service, teamwork, development, innovation, responsibility, trust, and integrity. It also aims to build a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities it serves.

Additional information

This role suits someone who enjoys practical work, working as part of a busy team, and helping an essential operation run efficiently and safely.

The company values high standards, continuous improvement, accountability, open communication, and doing the right thing.

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