We are recruiting a Waste Technician to join our Site Services team based out of our Whitley (DN14 0HR) location. This is a site-based role.

A bit about us:

Tunstall is a market-leading health and care technology provider.

We’re passionate about ensuring our team reflects the brilliant and unique qualities of the people and communities we support. Our incredible team of around 3,000 colleagues provides life saving and life changing technology and services to millions of people in 18 different countries.

At Tunstall you’ll find a place where you’re valued and celebrated for being yourself. We empower our people to deliver the very best teamwork, innovation and thought leadership by creating an environment where we champion diversity and inclusion. We demonstrate our commitment to diversity and inclusion at each step. From our open, fair, and transparent recruitment processes, through to the many development and career growth opportunities we provide.

What will you be doing in this role?

The Waste Technician will provide an effective, efficient, compliant and safe waste management service on site. Responsible for collection, segregation, weighing, recording and transfer of waste. The role will also assist in ensuring external areas are clean, safe and presentable. The role will also support the site services manager with ad hoc tasks.

The Ideal candidate:

We are looking for someone with experience in waste management with some computer literacy and, if possible, experience of driving a forklift truck

What we offer:

· Competitive salary,

· Hybrid working,

· 25 days holiday + public holidays (pro rata),

· Holiday purchase scheme,

· Contributory pension,

· Car salary sacrifice scheme via Tusker,

· Paid volunteer day to support a cause you are passionate about,

· Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay entitlements,

· Healthcare cash plan,

· Dedicated 24/7 employee benefits platform ‘Verlingue’ that include things like: free eye tests, retail discounts,

· EAP WeCare service - including a 24/7 online GP and mental health counselling service,

· Boost your learning and growth through access to LinkedIn learning and a Talent Library with over 800 courses, covering subjects from business skills to project management essentials,

· A warm and welcoming team environment,

· Development and a chance to build a rewarding career.

Key skills and experience:

· Demonstrable knowledge and experience of driving a forklift truck

· Demonstrable experience in a similar role

Required competencies

· Physically capable of manual tasks such as lifting, bending and walking over longer periods.

· Forklift license

· To work with minimal supervision

· Understanding the principles of segregation of waste and recycling.

· Basic IT knowledge.

· Adaptable to change.

· Good communication skills.

· Capable of working in demand driven service.

· Working to deadlines.

If you are not sure if you have the relevant skills or experience, then please apply (only takes a few minutes) and let our team review and come back to you.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Provide a waste segregation, collection and disposal service across site with a focus on production areas

• Collection of waste

• Segregation of waste

• Dismantling of equipment to remove WEEE components

• Operate bailing equipment

• Weighing and recording of waste to be transferred

• Use a forklift truck to load waste onto lorries and move items around site

• Complete waste transfer documentation

• General housekeeping around site (litter picking, bin emptying etc)

• Gritting areas of site during winter periods

Equal Opportunities at Tunstall
At Tunstall, we’re committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, and we celebrate the unique strengths each colleague brings. Our recruitment process is open, fair and inclusive, and we’re dedicated to providing any reasonable adjustments you may need to thrive

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