At a Glance
- Tasks: Sort and manage waste, operate machinery, and maintain a clean yard.
- Company: Join a leading waste services company committed to sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Make a difference in recycling while gaining hands-on experience.
- Qualifications: Certification for machinery operation and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35100 - 35100 £ per year.
Location: St Georges Lane, SL5 7ET, Ascot, United Kingdom
Department: Waste Services MRF Ascot COS
Salary: £35,100
Closing Date: 30/06/2026
Responsibilities:
- Sorting, loading and unloading waste skips
- Operating delivery vehicles for tipping, removal and loading conveyor belts for waste sorting
- General yard tidying and skip moving
- Loading screeners and crushers
- General maintenance of static plant (basic checks, greasing, air filters, radiators and health and safety checks)
- Ad-hoc duties requested by the Manager, including general yard maintenance and vehicle washing
Qualifications and Experience:
- Suitably certified for specific machinery
- Effective and confident communication skills
- Experience within the waste and recycling sector is desirable
- Excellent knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation and Short procedure standards
- Safe working attitude – wearing PPE at all times
- Ability to operate compliantly in a challenging environment
- Self-motivated and flexible
- Punctual and reliable
- Approachable and professional
- Logical reasoning within tight and conflicting timeframes
- Willingness to learn and take on new duties
- Demonstrate understanding and work to exceed expectations
Experience: 360 Operator – ideal start date 16.3.26
Machine Operator (360) in Ascot employer: Shorts Group Ltd
At Shorts Group, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and personal growth. Our Yard Person role at the Waste Recycling Facility not only provides comprehensive training to operate machinery but also fosters a health and safety-conscious environment where employees can thrive. With opportunities for skill development and a commitment to sustainability, working with us means being part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a positive impact.
