Casual Waste Operative

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

• Collect, segregate, and dispose of general waste, recycling, and clinical/food waste in designated areas
• Ensure all waste is handled in line with site procedures and environmental regulations
• Monitor waste bins across all areas internally/externally and empty them before reaching capacity
• Transport waste safely to refuse compounds, ensuring routes remain clean and obstruction-free
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of bin stores, compactors, and waste holding areas
• Operate waste equipment (e.g., compactors, balers) safely and in accordance with training
• Replace bin liners and ensure waste containers are clean and sanitised where required
• Identify and report any contamination issues in recycling streams
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including manual handling and COSHH compliance
• Support with event/matchday waste management plans where required
• Work collaboratively with cleaning and operational teams to maintain site standards
• Carry out routine checks to ensure all waste areas are compliant, safe, and presentable 

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• You must have the right to work in the UK
• Positive and proactive attitude towards work
• Keen attention to detail to ensure high standards of cleanliness
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills to interact with colleagues and supervisors
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic
• Basic understanding of health and safety regulations