Waste Transfer Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
With a multi-million-pound investment transforming Future’s hazardous waste treatment and recovery services in Honiton, an exciting position has risen for a new Waste Transfer Operative. This is a full time, permanent role reporting to the Transfer Station Supervisor. Much of the work is conducted outdoors and involves bulking and sorting wastes for shipment and final disposal.
You will be required to operate a forklift truck; assist with waste collections on occasion and work well within a small team.
To apply you must be comfortable working outside in all weathers and having a driving licence with less than 6 penalty points would be preferable although not essential.
You must be conscientious to work as part of a team, demonstrate strong awareness of compliance with environmental as well as health and safety issues.
Following our company induction and on-job-training, if not already held, we will provide training in operating a forklift. There is a possibility for the right candidate to be supported through an HGV apprenticeship and progress onto driving.
We offer a competitive salary, 6 monthly bonus, death in service benefit plus all employees are automatically enrolled into the company pension scheme along with 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays. All this in the fast-paced environment of a company that’s growing and developing all the time.
Future Industrial Services is one of the largest providers of liquid waste removal; industrial services such as tank and interceptor cleaning; labour provision to industry; hazardous waste removal; oil/water separation and specialist metal recovery. We are a growing national company with a reputation for excellent service delivery. Future Industrial Services now employs over 240 staff in depots is across the country with sites based in Rugby, Liverpool, Honiton, Berwick-upon-Tweed and several more.
Benefits:
- £11.03 per hour Monday to Friday, £16.55 per hour for Saturday and £22.06 per hour for Sundays
- 6 monthly bonus
- Free life insurance and automatic enrolment into the company pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free legal, financial and mental health advice.
- 20 days holiday per year plus 8 paid bank holidays.
This is an ideal opportunity to gain stable and secure employment with an established and growing company.
Does this sound like a role that you would be interested in… what are you waiting for, press apply to be considered for this role…!
Job Type:Full-time, Permanent
Working hours:40 hours per week
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,400.00-£25,700.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Honiton, Devon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Waste Transfer Operative roles across Future Industrial Services Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,400 - £25,700 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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