Operative Level 3 – Waste (Disposal)
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,403 to £28,142 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Pension contributions |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2026 |
| Location: | TQ4 7QR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | SWISCo Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SWIS105 |
Summary
The role
A vacancy has become available for a plant operator to join the waste disposal team at the waste transfer station and be part of our journey on the road to greatness.
We are looking for someone who can be an essential part of the team and operate a range of plant within the transfer station. The successful candidate will also assist with other daily operations across the site.
You
Will be an integral part of ‘Team ‘SWISCo’ by ensuring the recycling and waste collected from across Torbay is managed effectively and prepared for onward transport.
The team you work within will be responsible to keeping the transfer station clean and tidy, working to schedules whilst also being able to respond to the operational needs of a busy environment.
Key Duties:
• Operating plant and machinery, such as forklifts, loading shovel and telehandlers to load and unload recycling and waste
• Keeping the transfer station, equipment and plant clean and tidy
• Helping customers to dispose of recycling and waste in the correct areas
• Preventative maintenance tasks
Essential Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications for initial shortlisting:
Skills and Effectiveness
• Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team, to include those from other teams and service areas.
• Effective ability to meet targets and demand, to include conflicting deadlines
• Ability to take direction and work in an inclusive manner
Knowledge
• Effective knowledge of Health & Safety processes.
• Effective knowledge of how to operate plant and machinery such as forklift truck, loading shovel and material handler.
Experience
• Able to demonstrate and in-still trust to staff members at all levels, clients/customers, and the general public.
• Previous experience of operating plant and machinery such as forklift truck loading shovel and material handler
Qualifications
• Hold relevant plant and/or machinery operator licence, such as loading shovel and material handler
• Driving Licence
About Us
SWISCo Limited is responsible for the delivery of all functions and services associated with environmental and operational requirements:
• Waste & Recycling
• Highways
• Parks & Amenities
• Grounds Maintenance
• Streetscene
• Enforcement
• Business Commercial and Fleet
The Company also carries out work for other public and private organisations to provide added value and improve the cost effectiveness of universal service provided to all residents on behalf of Torbay Council.
We have the ambitious mission of ‘Proud to Make Torbay the best place to live, work and play’. This is why we exist and why we do what we do.
Mission and Values
Our mission is backed by our personality and values:
‘Proudly delivering outstanding services for our customers’.
Our People Ethos as an employer of choice, ensures that we:
have robust HR systems and processes in place that support our workforce, recruit, retain and reward great people, recognise talent, and support organisational development and continuous improvement
Application
If this has piqued your interest and you want more information or want to apply for our role, you can visit www.swisco.co.uk jobs and careers, to download a copy of the Job Description/Person specification and application form. Alternatively, you can email hrswisco@swisco.co.uk to request copies by emailed to your chosen email address
Please be aware that we short list applicants based on you meeting the essential criteria for the role, and we reserve the right to close the job advert early, so get your application in, if you want to be considered for our role.
SWISCo is a limited company wholly owned by, and providing services on behalf of, Torbay Council.
A vacancy has become available for a plant operator to join the waste disposal team at the waste transfer station and be part of our journey on the road to greatness.
We are looking for someone who can be an essential part of the team and operate a range of plant within the transfer station. The successful candidate will also assist with other daily operations across the site.
You
Will be an integral part of ‘Team ‘SWISCo’ by ensuring the recycling and waste collected from across Torbay is managed effectively and prepared for onward transport.
The team you work within will be responsible to keeping the transfer station clean and tidy, working to schedules whilst also being able to respond to the operational needs of a busy environment.
Key Duties:
• Operating plant and machinery, such as forklifts, loading shovel and telehandlers to load and unload recycling and waste
• Keeping the transfer station, equipment and plant clean and tidy
• Helping customers to dispose of recycling and waste in the correct areas
• Preventative maintenance tasks
Essential Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications for initial shortlisting:
Skills and Effectiveness
• Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team, to include those from other teams and service areas.
• Effective ability to meet targets and demand, to include conflicting deadlines
• Ability to take direction and work in an inclusive manner
Knowledge
• Effective knowledge of Health & Safety processes.
• Effective knowledge of how to operate plant and machinery such as forklift truck, loading shovel and material handler.
Experience
• Able to demonstrate and in-still trust to staff members at all levels, clients/customers, and the general public.
• Previous experience of operating plant and machinery such as forklift truck loading shovel and material handler
Qualifications
• Hold relevant plant and/or machinery operator licence, such as loading shovel and material handler
• Driving Licence
About Us
SWISCo Limited is responsible for the delivery of all functions and services associated with environmental and operational requirements:
• Waste & Recycling
• Highways
• Parks & Amenities
• Grounds Maintenance
• Streetscene
• Enforcement
• Business Commercial and Fleet
The Company also carries out work for other public and private organisations to provide added value and improve the cost effectiveness of universal service provided to all residents on behalf of Torbay Council.
We have the ambitious mission of ‘Proud to Make Torbay the best place to live, work and play’. This is why we exist and why we do what we do.
Mission and Values
Our mission is backed by our personality and values:
‘Proudly delivering outstanding services for our customers’.
Our People Ethos as an employer of choice, ensures that we:
have robust HR systems and processes in place that support our workforce, recruit, retain and reward great people, recognise talent, and support organisational development and continuous improvement
Application
If this has piqued your interest and you want more information or want to apply for our role, you can visit www.swisco.co.uk jobs and careers, to download a copy of the Job Description/Person specification and application form. Alternatively, you can email hrswisco@swisco.co.uk to request copies by emailed to your chosen email address
Please be aware that we short list applicants based on you meeting the essential criteria for the role, and we reserve the right to close the job advert early, so get your application in, if you want to be considered for our role.
SWISCo is a limited company wholly owned by, and providing services on behalf of, Torbay Council.
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