At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage waste on-site, ensuring cleanliness and sustainability in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join JDR Cable Systems, a leader in innovative manufacturing.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience with a focus on environmental standards and safety.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in waste management while working outdoors.
- Qualifications: Practical mindset, communication skills, and ability to work independently.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
JDR Cable Systems is looking for a reliable and proactive Environmental Waste Technician to join the Facilities team at our Blyth manufacturing facility. This is a great opportunity to play a hands-on role in keeping our site running cleanly, safely and sustainably, ensuring all operational and administrative waste is handled and controlled across site through approved waste streams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Working closely with the Facilities Lead and teams across Maintenance, Operations and HSE, you will help maintain high environmental standards while supporting continuous improvement in how we manage waste and site upkeep.
Key Responsibilities:- Handle waste generated on site via approved waste streams, ensuring all waste is ready for disposal through the approved waste provider.
- Coordinate with the waste management provider to organise collections and deliveries.
- Maintain accurate records for waste removal, ensuring all waste transfer notes and disposal documentation are signed for and returned for processing.
- Cut, segregate and dispose of waste product in line with Company requirements and regulations.
- Monitor waste disposal rates by waste type to support continued landfill reduction targets.
- Keep the waste compound and yard areas clean and hazard-free to eliminate any risk of personal injury.
- Implement waste management improvements across site.
- Operate walk-behind and ride-on sweepers and floor scrubbers to maintain site cleanliness.
- Carry out spill response to contain and remove site spillages as appropriate.
- Undertake FLT duties to support the Maintenance and Manufacturing departments.
- Support general site upkeep including litter picking, landscaping, basic site checks, winter maintenance, painting/decorating and furniture moves.
- Assist with water testing across site through scheduled temperature checks and sample preparation for onward testing by registered laboratories.
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental standards in line with company policies and relevant legislation.
We are looking for someone with a practical, hands-on mindset who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and well-run site.
You will ideally have:
- Previous plant and waste management experience.
- Knowledge of general HSE rules.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence working with people at all levels.
- Excellent organisational skills, timekeeping and attendance.
- The ability to work under your own initiative, planning and prioritising to meet deadlines.
- A reliable team-player approach with the ability to work under pressure.
- A willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Environmental Waste Technician (Blyth) employer: JDR Cable Systems
JDR Cable Systems is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Newcastle where you can contribute to high-profile international energy and infrastructure projects. With a strong focus on employee development through first-in-class training programmes, we foster a collaborative culture that encourages growth and innovation, making it an ideal place for experienced Fibre Optic Technicians seeking meaningful career advancement.
