Waste Management Operator

Advertised by Randstad Inhouse Services

Location
Peterlee, County Durham
Salary
£16.87 - £33.74 an hour
Job type
Temporary
Sector
Distribution
Posted
30 October 2026
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Job description

Waste Management Operator

Grow your skills working for a recognised global brand in a challenging and quality driven manufacturing environment.
We currently have an opportunity for a Waste Management Operator to work in our client's factory in Peterlee, County Durham on an ongoing temporary basis.

Benefits:
  • Easily accessible via public transport
  • Free on-site parking/ bike-sheds
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Paid holiday (inc. public Hols)
  • 1 Additional holiday every 2 years added to allowance for service (max 5)
  • Monthly performance lead bonus including attendance bonus to boost your earnings!
  • Regular performance review schemes so you'll know when you're doing a great job
  • Full induction and ongoing training
  • Potential to be made permanent with our client
Pay and Hours:
  • From £16.87 PER HOUR to £33.74 PER HOUR
  • 36.5 HOURS PER WEEK, Monday to Friday.
3 shift rotating pattern:

Days
Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 12:30

Back shift
Monday - Thursday 16:00 - 00:00
Friday 12:30 - 17:00
Plus 20% shift premium!!

Night shift
Monday - Thursday 00:00 - 08:00
Friday 17:00 - 21:30
Plus 35% shift premium!!

Responsibilities:
  • FLT driving as well as automated driving
  • Waste Disposal
  • Preparing waste so it can be safely loaded for transport
  • Loading and unloading
  • Adhere to standard work practices
  • Adhere to H&S and PPE requirements

Requirements:
  • Experience in ITSSAR or RITITB Counterbalance & Reach Trucks
  • The ability to behave in a safe manner at all times
  • A flexible attitude to working a multi shift system
  • An awareness of company H&S regulations and policies
This is an ongoing, temporary assignment and will be based in our clients site (Caterpillar Peterlee)
If this sounds like the position for you, why not click apply today!

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age"

Reference 225783752

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