Mitie

Waste Bin Runner

M90 3EX

Key information

Pay
Salary not listed
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
26 Oct 2026
Closing date
25 Nov 2026

About this role

Job Title

Waste Bin Runner

Hourly Rate of Pay

£13.45

Contract Type

Permanent

Type of Employment

Full Time

Total Weekly Contractual Hours

30

Location

Home Office, Manchester Airport, Terminal 1, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England M90 3EX

Requirement

Candidate must be over 21 years of age, hold a full UK driving licence, and have at least 2 months' driving experience.

As a Waste Bin Runner at Manchester Airport, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a clean, safe, and environmentally responsible environment. Your main duties will include the collection, segregation, and disposal of waste across various airport locations, ensuring compliance with waste management regulations and sustainability practices. You will also be responsible for maintaining service yards, reporting issues, and providing excellent customer service to passengers and staff.

Key Responsibilities

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Waste Collection & Disposal

  • Emptying and cleaning a variety of waste bins across the airport, including:

-Ash bins

-Terminal bins (Landside & Airside)

-Front-of-building bins

-Washroom bins

-Foreign Object Debris (FOD) bins (Airside)

-Oil can bins (Airside)

-Car park bins

-Viewing Park bins

-Check-in desk bins

-Replacing bin bags as necessary and ensuring bins are clean and presentable.

·

Cleaning & Reporting

-Cleaning and maintaining signage across the airport and reporting any missing or damaged signage to Manchester Airport Group (MAG).

  • Identifying and reporting any failures in waste segregation to ensure compliance with airport sustainability goals.

-Cleaning and maintaining service yards, keeping them tidy and free from hazards.

·

Customer & Passenger Interaction

-Engaging with airport staff and passengers in a professional and courteous manner.

-Providing assistance and guidance where necessary, ensuring a positive customer experience.

-Representing Mitie with professionalism, following airport security protocols and behaving in a manner that reflects the high standards of Manchester Airport.

Skills & Experience Required

· Previous experience in waste management, cleaning, or a similar role is desirable but not essential.· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.· Good communication skills and a customer-friendly approach.· Basic understanding of waste segregation and recycling best practices.· Awareness of health & safety regulations, particularly in a high-security environment such as an airport.· Willingness to work in outdoor and indoor environments, in all weather conditions.

Additional Information

· Full training and uniform will be provided.· Shift work may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.· Candidates must pass background checks and security clearance as per airport regulations· Full Manual Driving license with no more than 6 points on license· Randow Drug & Alcohol tests will be carried out

Why This Role is Important

The Waste Operative role is vital to ensuring that Manchester Airport remains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for passengers and staff. Proper waste management helps maintain hygiene standards, reduces environmental impact, and enhances the airport's reputation. Your work will contribute directly to passenger experience, operational efficiency, and sustainability goals.

Join Mitie and be a part of a team that takes pride in keeping Manchester Airport clean and safe for all