Waste Resource Operative Apprentice

Summary

MadiganGill are looking to recruit a new team member who will be specialising in the Waste Resource Operative apprenticeship. The role will involve cleaning duties, including small plants and sweepers, and you will be required to assist other operatives working for MadiganGill as and when required.

Annual wage: £12,480 to £22,308 a year
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Training course: Waste resource operative (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 31 January
Duration: 1 year
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

To help co-ordinate and work as part of a team collecting construction waste from various locations on the site for the purpose of removal (from site) for processing and disposal by a specialised and licenced contractor in accordance with safe working methods and guidelines
Under supervision and guidance, learn to identify unacceptable materials so that it is loaded into the correct recycling and waste bins, and report any issues to the supervisor
To be aware of all vehicle movements on site, particularly when near to the waste collection vehicles and how they operate as they load and offload skips, containers and how compactors operate, especially in difficult and restricted areas
To assist with the return of containers to the relevant locations within the site for refilling
Ensure high standards of waste records and support supervisor for all necessary information being recorded
Informing the Logistics Manager/supervisor when skips need changing. Equally, informing them of any found discrepancies with regard to waste management or housekeeping issues arising on site
To attend training sessions and undertake activities (e.g. study, attend lessons, complete assignments, exams etc.) in accordance with the ‘Waste Resource Operative Apprenticeship Standard level 2 and the Individual Learning Plan and ultimately work as best you can to successfully complete the course
Where required, depending on educational attainment, undertake Functional Skills training in English and maths

Where you’ll work

120 Moorgate

London

EC2M 6UR

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

QDOS TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Waste resource operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Communicate with colleagues, customers and the General Public providing clear, accurate and timely information
Use appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication skills in the workplace.
Reconcile different views within an argument, disagreement or opinion to achieve an effective outcome
Plan the collection of waste, including access routes to and from the waste, safety and suitability of collection equipment and machinery. Prepare for the loading and un-loading of wastes and resources in line with regulatory and organisational policy and procedure. Collect Waste using manual and mechanical handling techniques, Reject waste and deal with non-conforming waste in accordance with organisational procedures.
Identify and segregate materials that are suitable for recycling, check that recyclables confirm to required quality standards, prepare, check, maintain and use equipment for sorting materials for recycling, carry out sorting methods in accordance with organisational procedures and practices, deal with superfluous materials and non-recyclables.
Identify, segregate and process waste, recyclables and other materials. e.g. glass, all grades of plastics, metals – aluminium, steel, copper etc., organic waste (food, green), textiles, WEEE, batteries, chemicals in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Dispose of wastes in accordance with regulatory and organisational procedures, demonstrate application of the Waste Hierarchy and regulatory requirements for the disposal of specific wastes, including hazardous wastes, asbestos, waste electrical and electronic equipment, clinical wastes.
Follow safe working procedures and practices in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements
Identify and deal with problems which could affect health, safety and hygiene requirements in accordance with your responsibilities and company policies and procedures.
Hazard spot – be able to recognise and report a near miss, incident, occurrence.
Agree the division of work with others before beginning work
Carry out and complete work activities as part of a team within performance requirements
Deal constructively with colleagues and others to enable tasks to be undertaken effectively and safely
Contribute to site meetings and tool-box talks
Maintain records in accordance with organisational procedures e.g. Permits to Work, Route Maps, Waste Transfer Notes, Waste Segregation Sheets, Daily Checklists, Risk Assessments, Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes, Work Instructions, Daily Round Report, Defect Checks
Report problems which arise to the relevant person in line with organisational job role responsibilities
Prepare to use vehicles, machinery and equipment, including daily checks to confirm working order in accordance with work instructions and manufacturer’s instructions.
Report any defects as per company procedures.
Adhere to documented organisational procedures and work instructions to plan and carry out daily tasks
Listen, confirm understanding and follow instructions provided by colleagues and others

Your training plan

Waste Resource Operative Level 2.

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. At least 20% of your apprenticeship will be dedicated to your learning. Details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 (or Equivalent))
Mathematics (grade 4 (or Equivalent))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

MadiganGill is a privately owned company which has been trading since 2009, we employ thousands of site-based colleagues across London and beyond. Consisting of three businesses, we provide logistics packages on large capital construction projects, a resource company supplying labour and skilled trades to construction sites and a security division with SIA qualified guards on a range of sites and premises across several different industries.

https://www.madigangill.co.uk/logistic-apprenticeships/s70189/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, candidates may be given the opportunity to progress further within the company.

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