JOB DESCRIPTION

RED Industries is an ambitious company committed to becoming the UK’s premier waste management provider. Every team member plays a vital role in our journey to excellence.
Responsible for safely and compliantly selecting and processing waste from designated storage areas to meet disposal site requirements and transport standards. Tasks include checking, sorting, segregating, re-packing, bulking, palletising, and preparing waste and containers, ensuring they are ready on schedule.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Valid FLT (Forklift Truck) licence.
• Experience in the hazardous waste sector (ideal but not essential).
• Warehousing experience (ideal but not essential).
• Willingness to work outdoors in a hazardous chemical environment with a manual/hands-on approach.
• Ability to read and understand written safety instructions, including chemical labelling

• Conduct pre-use forklift truck (FLT) inspections and report faults to management.
• Perform PUWER safety checks on tools and equipment, recording results appropriately.
• Operate counterbalance FLT safely in line with company P.A.S.S policy.
• Use DSEAR-related provisions safely and correctly as per site assessment.
• Control vehicle movements on site (if trained as a banksman).
• Check TFS-routed waste for compliance with specifications, seeking confirmation from a competent person if needed.
• Sort and segregate waste to remove unsuitable items or divert to more cost-effective disposal routes.
• Repack materials into suitable containers for overseas transport.
• Bulk waste under the direction of a technically competent person.
• Palletise and prepare containers to meet company transport standards and overseas requirements.
• Complete batch sheets/lists to maintain waste traceability.
• Prepare outgoing loads efficiently, placing correct pallets in OGLA according to schedule and weight limits.
• Load outgoing TFS vehicles safely.
• Carry out general housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, litter picking, and drum crushing.
• Support a health and safety culture by reporting at least one near miss per month and addressing hazards promptly.
• Assist other teams as needed.
• Undertake additional duties as reasonably required by the business.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Valid FLT (Forklift Truck) licence.
• Experience in the hazardous waste sector (ideal but not essential).
• Warehousing experience (ideal but not essential).
• Willingness to work outdoors in a hazardous chemical environment with a manual/hands-on approach.
• Ability to read and understand written safety instructions, including chemical labelling.