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About the role

Job Summary
The Facilities Operative is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, waste management, and essential facility supplies across the site. This role ensures that all waste streams are handled correctly, facilities are well stocked, and contractors and suppliers are coordinated to support smooth day-today operations.

Key Responsibilities

Waste Management & Environmental Controls

Collect all office waste and transport it to designated waste area
Collect canteen food waste and transport it to designated area.
Dispose of all waste cooking oil in accordance with site procedures.
Collect and segregate hard plastics and place them in skip.
Collect and manage all glass and battery waste safely.
Bale cardboard and plastic tie wraps using balers and transport bales.
Transport all scrap timber and pallets to
Load IBCs as required.
Transport all paint cans and filters to
Crush and bag paint cans and filters in line with environmental and safety standards.

Facilities & Housekeeping

Empty ashtrays in all smoking huts.
Check, clean, and restock glass cleaning stations across the site.
Check and refill toilet rolls and hand wash dispensers in all toilets.
Check and refill blue hand towel dispensers as required.

Contractor & Supplier Coordination

Organise and liaise with contractors for the collection of various waste streams.
Contact suppliers to arrange resupply of consumables, including (but not limited to):
- Toilet paper
- Hand soap
- Cleaning chemicals (e.g. bleach)

Health, Safety & Compliance

Carry out all duties in compliance with site health, safety, and environmental procedures.
Use equipment such as balers and crushers safely and in accordance with training.
Ensure waste is segregated and disposed of correctly to support environmental compliance.

Skills & Competencies

Good organisational and time‑management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Awareness of health, safety, and environmental standards.
Physically capable of manual handling tasks.
Good communication skills for liaising with contractors and suppliers.

Desirable Experience

Previous experience in facilities, waste management, or a similar role
Familiarity with balers, compactors, or waste segregation processes

What we offer you

26 days holiday (exclusive of bank holidays)
Defined contribution pension scheme
Flexible working arrangements
Employee Assistance Program
On-site car parking
Company Sick pay scheme
Company Income Continuance Scheme

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Facilities Operative

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