Chargehand - Waste

Job Overview To act as a lead Operative in the coordination of day-to-day waste activities for the Cumbrian Collaboration Contract. As Chargehand you will ensure that waste materials are handled safely and efficiently, providing front-line guidance to Waste Operatives to meet recycling and landfill diversion targets. Operational Coordination: Assist in planning and coordinating all incoming and outbound waste activities and materials. Team Leadership: Provide daily direction and support to Waste Operatives across the contract to ensure seamless service delivery. Waste Stream Management: Oversee the correct segregation and recovery of varying waste streams into appropriate containment. Logistics Support: Organise and maintain daily waste movements and logistics within the waste compound. Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with legal, regulatory, and site-specific requirements, including Sellafield Security and Traffic Management Plans. Main Duties

• + Site Standards: Maintain high housekeeping standards across designated facilities, such as B422. + Communication: Relay essential site information and communications from management to the operative team. + Equipment Oversight: Monitor work equipment to ensure it is fit for purpose, reporting any deficiencies or needs for LOLER testing and servicing. + Incident Reporting: Proactively report and assist in the investigation of any accidents or near-misses to the H&S department. + Continuous Improvement: Identify and suggest improvements to waste processes that benefit both the client and the company. + Health & Safety: Follow all Group and company policies regarding health, safety, and the environment at all times. + Comply with Mitie's information security procedures and proactively report any risks or suspected incidents. + Report any training needs or systems failures to the Line Manager immediately. + Safety Culture: Promote a "can-do" safe working culture and ensure all staff use PPE and equipment correctly. What we are looking for
• + Experience: Essential knowledge of the Waste and Recycling sector, including experience with MRF (Materials Recovery Facility) operations. + Skills: Strong organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead a team effectively. + Attitude: A reliable, responsible, and customer-focused approach to work. + Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills for relaying instructions and reporting. + IT Literacy: Competent in basic IT packages, including Word and Excel. + Initiative: Ability to work well under own initiative while remaining a committed team player. Desirable Skills; + Valid driving license. + LGV 7.5 tonne driver with certificates for five LGV CPC units and digital tacho graph. + Qualified Forklift Truck Operator. + Safety Health and Environmental Awareness SHEA Waste and Resource Management Qualification (or equivalent). + Qualified in First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work.
  
  + Experience: Essential knowledge of the Waste and Recycling sector, including experience with MRF (Materials Recovery Facility) operations. + Skills: Strong organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead a team effectively. + Attitude: A reliable, responsible, and customer-focused approach to work. + Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills for relaying instructions and reporting. + IT Literacy: Competent in basic IT packages, including Word and Excel. + Initiative: Ability to work well under own initiative while remaining a committed team player. Desirable Skills; + Valid driving license. + LGV 7.5 tonne driver with certificates for five LGV CPC units and digital tacho graph. + Qualified Forklift Truck Operator. + Safety Health and Environmental Awareness SHEA Waste and Resource Management Qualification (or equivalent). + Qualified in First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work.