Site Operative

Job Title: Site Operative Location: Dudley, West Midlands (On-site) Hourly Rate: £13.00 per hour + night premium + overtime Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 About the Role An opportunity has arisen for a Site Operative to join a busy, hands-on waste processing and materials handling operation in Dudley. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys physical work, operating equipment, and being part of a safety-focused team environment. You’ll be working across inspection bays, storage areas, and bulking operations, supporting the safe and compliant handling of incoming and outgoing waste materials. What’s in it for you * Full on-the-job training and equipment certifications * Overtime opportunities (weekday and Saturday enhancements) * Long-term development opportunities within the industry * 25 days holiday + bank holidays * Company pension scheme * Health & wellbeing support (HSF) * Retail discounts * Referral scheme * Life insurance (after qualifying period) Key Responsibilities Materials Handling & Operations * Unload and move palletised incoming waste for inspection * Operate counterbalance forklift truck safely under site P.A.S.S. procedures * Carry out pre-use FLT checks and PUWER safety inspections * Assist Chemists during waste inspections (e.g. removing lids, re-stacking pallets) * Sort, segregate, and store inspected waste safely and compliantly * Repalletise and prepare materials for safe storage or transport * Prepare outgoing loads and load vehicles, including hook loaders Safety, Compliance & Housekeeping Follow all HSG71, COSHH, manual handling, LOLER, and RIDDOR requirements Maintain high housekeeping standards (sweeping, litter picking, drum crushing) Ensure safe storage and segregation of waste materials Promote a strong safety culture, including reporting near misses Complete batch sheets and documentation for traceability Requirements Essential * Valid Counterbalance FLT licence * Reliable, safety-focused approach to work * Willingness to work outdoors and in a physically active role Desirable * Previous experience in waste, recycling, or warehousing * Understanding of health & safety procedures (COSHH, manual handling, etc.) Additional Information * This is a physical, hands-on role involving outdoor work * Overtime available: * Weekdays: x1.25 * Saturdays: x1.5