Job Description
Waste Operative – BAE | Join a Leader in Sustainable Facilities Management
EMCOR UK is hiring a Waste Operative – BAE to join our team at Barrow-in-Furness. In this permanent, full-time role, you’ll be part of a team responsible for waste collection, coordination, and compliance across a key site. As a Waste Operative – BAE, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring high standards of environmental care and workplace safety, all while supporting the mission to build a better world at work.
About EMCOR UK
At EMCOR UK, we combine engineering expertise with forward-thinking innovation to redefine facilities management. Our mission is to create a better world at work by delivering insight-led, sustainable services that focus on people, performance, and the planet. With our data-driven platform “One Data World,” we continuously evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers while remaining committed to safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility.
What You’ll Do as a Waste Operative – BAE
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Support daily site-specific waste collections while complying with health and safety practices
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Ensure all waste streams are properly collected and departments receive appropriate coverage
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Coordinate extra collections through the EMCOR helpdesk
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Maintain waste areas to prevent spills, leaks, or contamination
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Partner with the site waste provider to encourage best practices in waste storage, recycling, and reuse
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Work with the compliance team to apply the waste hierarchy under the Waste Regulations 2011
Who We’re Looking For
Ideal Candidate Traits:
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Previous experience in waste or disposal roles is desirable
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Awareness of environmental and waste management best practices
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Reliable, safety-conscious, and team-focused
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Able to follow procedures, risk assessments, and client-specific requirements
Working Hours and Compensation
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Location: Barrow-in-Furness
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Salary: £12.21 per hour + overtime
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Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
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Contract: Permanent
Benefits
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20 days annual holiday + bank holidays
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Access to EMCOR UK employee discount scheme (Flex Benefits)
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Ongoing training, support, and a positive, inclusive culture
Diversity and Inclusion at EMCOR UK
EMCOR UK is an inclusive employer that champions equality and diversity across the workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Our culture is built on respect, representation, and mutual success—join us in building a better world at work.
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