Waste Operative
ABM UK
Waste Operative
ABM UK
Cleans and maintains UK workplaces and airports
ABM UK · Belfast, United Kingdom · Part-time · Posted 2026-11-04
Workplace: on_site
Department: All Roles
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Position Type: Full time, Permanent 40 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 06:00 - 14:30 and Friday 06:00 - 12:00
Salary: £12.80 per hour
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Job Overview:
Play an integral part in delivering effective recycling and waste services; ensuring receptacles are emptied; recyclables are separated to secure best rebate value; and waste services complement rather than disrupt other business activities. Adherence to safe systems of work and maintenance of excellent housekeeping standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Service Provision
· Review & adhere to safe systems of work, policies & procedures
· Adhere to a ‘clean as you go’ approach
· Wear PPE as directed and maintain in good condition
· Decant/empty waste receptacles as required
· Ensure waste streams are segregated properly
· Moving waste receptacles to ensure provision in areas of need
· Coordinate provision of bins, skips and collections by waste contractors
· Ensure adherence to work schedules
· Ensure waste management does not disrupt client operations
· Operate balers & compactors and other equipment (e.g. for cardboard or plastic)
· Promptly report defects of equipment
· Complete check sheets as required
· Maintain excellent housekeeping of all waste areas (including signage & labelling)
· Support communication & awareness activities as required
· Liaise with Site Waste Manager to deliver customer satisfaction
· Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and customer standards within own area, ensuring they are maintained on a daily basis.
· Present a positive image to the customer.
· Takes pride in and is committed to delivering a high-quality service.
· Sets a good example by demonstrating a positive and energetic approach.
· Is visible and approachable to all, encouraging co-workers to follow.
· Maintains positivity in challenging times.
· Increase awareness of dignity and inclusion.
Essential Criteria:
· A full, clean driving licence.
Desired Qualifications:
· Licensed forklift operative (counter balance).
Desired Experience:
· Experience as a waste recycling operative.
· Has worked at manufacturing facility.
Desired Skills:
· Experience within the relevant industry, or a similar environment.
· Time spent in a customer service environment.
· Experience working within a results-orientated environment.
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About ABM:
ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.
ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.
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ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.
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ABM UK cleans, maintains and secures buildings across the UK and Ireland, including offices, hospitals, data centers, airports and rail stations. Its accessible travel teams guide disabled passengers through airports, while its bus services move passengers and crews around transport hubs. Clients pay under service contracts for on-site operations and engineering work on heating, cooling, electrical systems and electric vehicle chargers. Sensors help teams track building conditions, and the ABM Connect platform combines operating data with service reports for clients. Its UK business dates to 1987 and is headquartered at London Heathrow Airport in Hounslow, as part of US-based ABM Industries.
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