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Waste and Cleaning Operative

Job details
Posting date: 22 May 2024
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 21 June 2024
Location: W1A 1AA
Company: Mitie
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 53982

Summary

Job Title: Waste and Recycling Operative



Responsible To: Cleaning Supervisors/Cleaning Manager(s)



Location: W1 Complex & London Sites within Region





JOB PURPOSE:



To carry out and maintain high standards of waste and recycling collections/cleaning in a professional, competent and safe way in all of the BBC demised areas. As a client facing role operatives must also provide high levels of customer service.







Key Accountabilities and responsibilities:



-Carry out all tasks in accordance with the work schedule. To include but not limited to;

-Waste and recycling collections both scheduled and reactive

-Responsible for the collection, sorting and safe disposal of client waste and recycling materials on site. Segregating waste, identifying and storage of recyclables, empty and refresh general & recycling waste bins, regular checks on the condition of equipment & cleanliness of areas

-To maintain the general tidiness, cleanliness and safety of both internal and external areas. Keeping the refuse and recycling compound area tidy, clean and safe

-Replenishment of consumables

-Wiping down surfaces

-Empty/unlock bins

-Periodic/deep cleaning as required

-Assist in ensuring the waste and recycling services meets or exceeds the Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators required by the BBC

-Manage work orders in an efficient and timely manner

-Provide a professional service by ensuring all waste and recycling requirements are available to customers during the required service hours

-Compliance with all relevant Health and Safety procedures, ensuring the requirements of Health and Safety at Work and Environmental legislation are met at all times

-To respond promptly to reactive requests for waste and recycling services required by the customer

-Carry out any reasonable requests from the Cleaning Manager or Supervisors, providing it is within the operative's capability and competency

-Effectively communicate with all colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the Waste & Recycling Service

-Take ownership of Health and Safety for yourself and others at work

-Ensure any appropriate warning signs are always in use

-Observe and comply with site rules and regulations at all times

-Maintain equipment and materials in a clean and safe working order

-Report all machine and building faults to line manager

-Provide assistance according to business needs e.g. lunch cover/annual leave cover etc.

-Respond courteously to customer and management requests

-Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by line managers

-To use a time and attendance system to record working hours

-Wear the correct uniform, clothing, footwear and any personal protective equipment (PPE) that you are issued as identified by risk assessment

-Attend and participate in any training that the company provides for you

-Carry out site tasks using the approved methodology and procedures in line with the specification







PERSON SPECIFICATION (Experience/Qualifications/Skills)



-Previous experience is desirable - training will be provided

-Understanding of COSHH

-Flexible/Adaptable and pro-active approach to work

-Friendly and approachable manner

-Excellent communication skills

-Excellent customer service skills

-Ability to work on own with minimal supervision as well as part of a large team

-Set and maintain very high standards of delivery - attention to detail essential

-Ability to work under pressure in a highly demanding environment





Please note this list is not exhaustive and you will be expected to comply with any reasonable ad hoc duties and requests.