Waste Management Operative - contingent

Waste Management Operative

Hethel

Temporary

On- site

About the Role:

The role involves being responsible for carrying out daily waste collection and processing activities in a safe, timely and efficient manner, to ensure all facilities are fit for purpose; as well as delivering high levels of customer satisfaction.

Working Hours:

Monday 08.30 – 17.00

Tuesday 08.30 – 17.00

Wednesday 08.30 – 17.00

Thursday 08.30 – 17.00

Friday 08.00 – 14.00

Lunchtime is 30 minutes long, normally taken at 13.30, with 2 x 10-minute breaks to be taken at 11.00 & 15.30 (unless the vehicles require loading)

The waste will be delivered to the waste pad by lift truck and placed in the drop off zone, from here, the waste will then be segregated into the correct waste stream.

• Cardboard will be redirected to the cardboard baler (unless the cardboard is too big for the baler, this will be placed into the designated cardboard skip)
• Hazardous Waste will be removed from the hazardous waste bins and segregated according to waste type and placed into the correct bins / skips / drums. The correct PPE must be used for this (FFP3 mask, safety glasses & gauntlets)
• General Waste will be directed to the compactor, or general waste skip if it is too large to place in the compactor
• Paint Waste Liquids IBC’s will be stored in the drum compound and clearly identified as Water or Solvent based
• Paint Waste Containers (contaminated) to be placed into the paint waste skip
• Wood will be placed into the wood skip, good pallets to be stacked according to size
• Ferrous Metals to be placed into the ferrous metal skip
• Alloy Metals (clean) to be placed in the correct skip
• Alloy Metals (dirty) to be placed into the correct skip

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Completing Equipment Check Sheets
• Working in accordance with all site and Health & Safety Legislation
• Working in accordance with the companies 5S policies
• Checking inside Factories 5,8 & 9 for overflowing bins and emptying if necessary
• Collecting, emptying & returning bins to various locations
• Ensuring safety checks are carried out on all equipment being used

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

• Excellent communication skills
• Good general knowledge of Health & Safety at Work
• Able to work effectively within a team and individually
• Willing to undertake training to deliver a quality service

About Lotus:

Lotus Cars is based in Hethel, Norfolk, UK, and is the global headquarter for sports car and hypercar manufacturing operations, the Lotus Advanced Performance Centre and the iconic 2.2-mile test track.

Lotus builds world-class high-performance cars, born out of legendary success on the racetrack including 13 FIA Formula 1 world titles and many other championship honours. In July 2021 Lotus unveiled the all-new Lotus Emira, its last petrol-powered sports car and best-of-breed, and in July 2019 it launched the Evija, the world’s first all-electric British hypercar.

The latest new model from Lotus is the Eletre. Unveiled in March 2022, it has the soul of a sports car and the usability of an SUV. It is pure electric and represents a clear vision of the future ambition of the company.

The ongoing transformation of Lotus, from a UK sports car company to a global performance car business and brand, is laid out in the company’s Vision80 strategy. It states what Lotus will be in 2028 when we celebrate our 80th anniversary. We welcome talented, creative, and motivated people to join us on our journey.

We offer you all the advantages of working for a prestigious high-tech automotive company. You will find a purpose-built facility; with all the tools and equipment you need to do an outstanding job. You will benefit from our fast-paced learning environment and our track record in designing and manufacturing thoroughbred sports cars over the last seven decades.

What We Offer You:

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• 6% pension contribution
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme, based on your contribution and the performance of the company
• Private Healthcare
• Group income protection based on length of service
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Family Friendly policies
• Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing, and recognition platform #ForUSLOT

We reserve the right to close this role early if a high volume of applicants is received.