Recycling Operative

About The Role

Working Pattern

3 week rolling roster - working 1 weekend out of 3, shifts 07:00-16:00, 10:00 & 13:00-22:00

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the Role

• To foremost provide excellent customer service including meet and greet whilst assisting shoppers within the Shopping centre.
• To keep clean all areas of the Shopping Centre/Arndale Tower free from hazards; along with completing any detail clean that may be required.
• Ensuring all hazards are removed from the back of house areas following the correct procedures and disposal of waste in the correct waste stream
• Ensure the safety of yourself. colleagues and shoppers at all times following the training provided and ensuring that any further training requirements are
• Completing all tasks following the IMPACT cleaning training provided ensuring the safe method of working practice is adopted at all times.
• Ensure the correct Personal Protective Equipment is correctly worn at all times. In addition all company uniform is worn at all times to portray the correct company image
• Responsible for maintaining all working environments in a safe and effective manner. Removing any hazards as applicable with reporting any defects to the helpdesk
• Ensure work is carried out to the highest standards of health and safety with regards to themselves and that of others by following the company procedures at all times
• Ensure compliance with the waste streams on site; using the correct compactor/baler to dispose of the waste
• Ensure compliance with the service road 5mph speed limit when driving the FLT or P250. Must be willing to attend training course to drive the P250 Tow tractor with Trailer and FLT
• To complete any other reasonable request by your supervisor or line manager as requested.
• All pre-use inspections of equipment to be completed ensuring the inspection is recorded on the inspection log sheets; baler/compactor/P250/FLT this list is not exhaustive.
• To complete cleaning duties in the back of house department ensuring all corridors are clean and clear. All bin rooms to be cleaned as required upon each inspection of a bin room any hazards to be cleaned efficiently and effectively.
• Undertake any necessary training as required or instructed by line manager.

Experience

Demonstrable experience within the retail industry, with a track record for innovation and success

Significant experience within your chosen service stream

Proven experience with supervision of operational teams and developing

Experienced in a fast paced work environment

Experienced in customer focussed environment

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About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

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Flexible Pay

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How to Apply

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