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Waste Operative
2 Sisters Food Group
Manufacturing
Night Shift
Full-time
Job Description
We currently have opportunities for Waste Operative's to join our team in Thetford
- The hours of work and shift patterns are 4 on 4 off
- NIGHTS 1800 - 0600
- Trained Operatives £12.90ph + 10% Night Shift Allowance between 10pm - 6am (£14.19)
To carry out daily waste-handling activities safely and efficiently, ensuring compliance with site procedures, legal standards and customer requirements. Support the waste function by keeping areas clean, correctly segregating waste and contributing to recycling and waste-reduction targets
Main Responsibilities:
- Collect and dispose of all waste streams (including CAT-3) in line with site procedures.
- Carry out waste movements safely using the correct handling methods and required PPE.
- Operate and clean waste equipment such as balers, compactors and bins, following training.
- Keep waste areas clean, tidy and to GMP standards.
- Follow the agreed collection schedule and complete tasks on time.
- Ensure correct segregation to support recycling.
- Report hazards, near misses, equipment issues or non-compliance promptly.
- Take part in required training and keep knowledge of procedures up to date.
- Carry out any reasonable request from the Waste Team Leader to support operations.
Ideal Candidate:
- Basic knowledge of waste handling (or willingness to learn).
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
- Good numeracy skills for recording waste movements.
- Reliable timekeeping and attendance.
- Physically fit for manual handling tasks.
- Flexible and able to adapt to operational needs.
- Desirable: experience with balers/compactors (training provided).
- Basic awareness of Health & Safety (manual handling, PPE).
Package Description:
- Company Bus Service from Norwich, Attleborough, Wymondham and Thetford Centre
- Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount - offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer and Tesco.
- 50% off your total bill in all of our group restaurant brands
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Hot food available on site plus free hot drinks
- Employee of the Month awards
- Fantastic development opportunities available for promotion and career development
- In-house training
