Waste Operative, Waterbeach

Posted Friday 27 March 2026 at 01:00 | Expires Sunday 5 April 2026 at 23:59

We are seeking a dedicated Dumper Truck Operator to join our team in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire. The primary role will be to move waste around our large site, transporting unprocessed or non-recyclable waste to the landfill. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for operating mobile plant machinery, including dumper trucks, forklift trucks, telehandlers, and front-loading shovels.

This role requires a flexible approach to work and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

• Shifts - Monday to Friday 7am - 5pm
• Overtime - Opportunity for overtime (especially during peak seasons)
• Holidays - 24 days annual leave + option to buy up to 5 extra days of leave

Main Responsibilities:

• Reporting any health and safety hazards or incidents to the Shift Supervisor / Lead Supervisor
• Operating mobile plant, including dumper truck, forklift truck, telehandler, front-loading shovel, and 360 excavator, as well as performing first-line maintenance
• Vehicle marshalling / controlling the tipping hall operation
• Maintaining clean working conditions in the fuel reception area, tipping hall, and delivery routes
• Ensuring the constant availability of waste to be processed
• Carrying out waste inspections and reporting non-conforming waste
• Loading collection vehicles and static plant

Skills and Experience:

• Experience of mobile plant (dumper truck, front loader, telehandler, FLT) – desired but not essential as we will provide training
• A strong teamwork ethic
• A flexible approach to working
• An ability to work in a changing, fast-paced environment
• Experience in an industry such as waste management, quarrying, cement works, construction, or steel would be advantageous