Job Description
General Operative
An exciting opportunity for a General Operative to join the operational team delivering waste management, portering, and campus support services within a busy, fast-paced environment.
If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Waste Operative, Recycling Operative, Facilities Assistant, Grounds Maintenance Worker, Site Support Operative.
SALARY: £26,000 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 7:00 - 15:00 (30 min unpaid lunch break) and Friday 7:00 - 14:30 (30 min unpaid lunch break)
Please note: A full UK Driving Licence is Essential to this role
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a General Operative to support the delivery of essential waste management and facilities services across a large campus environment.
As a General Operative you will work as part of a friendly, hardworking team, undertaking daily waste collections, deliveries, housekeeping and portering duties to help ensure smooth day-to-day campus operations.
The General Operative role is varied and hands-on, ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and can adapt to changing priorities with a positive approach.
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DUTIES
Your duties as the General Operative include:
- Waste Management: Collecting, weighing and sorting various waste streams including recycling, general and clinical waste
- Consumables Delivery: Distributing waste consumables and supplies across the campus
- Vehicle & Equipment Operation: Using telehandlers and other machinery safely and efficiently
- Housekeeping & Grounds: Carrying out litter picking, tidying and general site maintenance tasks
- Safety Checks: Assisting with fire alarm testing, water flushing and other routine site checks
- Portering Tasks: Delivering items, moving equipment, and managing post deliveries across the campus
- Winter Maintenance: Supporting with snow clearing and gritting during adverse weather conditions
- Team Support: Assisting colleagues and completing additional duties to maintain smooth operations
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Physically able to handle manual tasks and heavy goods
- Strong problem-solving skills and a flexible approach
DESIRABLE
- Telehandler or forklift certification
- Experience in waste handling or site maintenance
- Previous experience working within a warehouse or facilities environment
- Experience using large site machinery such as tractors or telehandlers
BENEFITS
- Pension allowance with 10.5% company contributions
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme
- Private healthcare and employee wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking and subsidised restaurant facilities
- On-site gym, sports and social club, and childcare provision
- Access to training and skills development opportunities
Any offer of employment will be subject to security screening and may be subject to health screening.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV's of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14044
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