Driver and Waste Collection - London, United Kingdom - Oakray Limited

Oakray Limited

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Oakray has been providing buildings support to local authorities, social landlords, NHS trusts and private sector clients for over 40 years. Founded in 1979, we have a proven track record of delivering successful mechanical, electrical and security services and solutions to our commercial and domestic clients, with whom we have developed longstanding partnerships.

Job Summary:
Organise and manage waste disposal, collection and recycling facilities. Ensuring all waste is disposed of safely, with due consideration for the environment and whilst conforming to government regulations.

Assist in meeting targets for waste reduction and recycling, in particular the European Union (EU) Landfill Directive which aims to reduce landfill waste.

Working Hours:
8:00am-6:00pm, 45 hours per week.

Main Responsibilites

Collecting and transporting of all waste products
Assisting with the development, promotion and implementation of new waste disposal schemes;
Ensuring compliance with current legislation in the transportation, handling and disposal of waste;
Liaising with Oakray environmental/H&S officer, assisting in meet waste reduction and recycling targets;
Consulting with residents about waste management issues, identifying their requirements and providing appropriate solutions as necessary.
Ensure that site is left clean/tidy on completion of works prior to handover to client/resident alike.
Remove form site and dispose of in approved manner, all redundant materials and residual waste from site on completion of work.
To ensure that areas are cleared and safe to the required Company standard and within projected timescale.
To report on a regular basis to management on the status of waste/collection within the company to identify, in good time, problems of timescale or resources.
To ensure that all work carried out complies with the relevant sections of the 'Health and Safety at Work Act'.
Keeping records as appropriate
Assist with delivery's across all contracts.
Collection and returning of parts to suppliers as and when required

Person Specification

Knowledge of Risk Assessment Process
Asbestos Aware

Essential Qualifications/ Skills

To be selfmotivated and able to work on own initiative with the minimum amount of supervision being required.
Knowledge of waste disposal, collection and recycling
Good practical skills and problem solving skills
COSHH
The ability to work carefully, methodically and safely
The ability to ensure all work is carried out in line with the 'Health and Safety at Work Act
Good written and spoken communication skills
Full clean driving license

Working For Us

21 days holiday increasing by 1 day every 2 years' service up to a maximum of 25 days, plus statutory days

Pension scheme

Auto enrolment
Employee Assistance Programme
Life insurance
Employee Referral Scheme
Staff Discounts
Company Van, Mobile phone & uniform

_You will be part of a friendly and busy team. _

_You will receive excellent training and support in this role and there will be plenty of scope to improve and enhance your current abilities. In addition, as the company continues to grow there are plenty of opportunities for career progression and advancement. Oakray is a company that recognises individual talent, encourages professional development and rewards success._

_If you believe that you have the talent, energy and spirit and are eager to learn, then we want to hear from you_