# Waste Operative > ABM UK · Belfast, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-02 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** Northern Ireland ## Description Job Title: **Waste Operative** Location: **Spirit Belfast** Reporting to: **Waste Manager** Contract: **Full Time 40 hours** Salary: **£12.80 per hour** Momentum Support, a leading provider of outsourced security and facility services, has joined ABM, one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility services. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services across a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to airports, hospitals, data centres, manufacturing plants and distribution centres, and more. The combination of Momentum Support with ABM creates a stronger facilities services company with greater scale and efficiencies to meet the evolving needs for clients across the region. **Key Responsibilities** Measure Service Provision • Review & adhere to safe systems of work, policies & procedures • Adhere to a ‘clean as you go’ approach • Wear PPE as directed and maintain in good condition • Decant/empty waste receptacles as required • Ensure waste streams are segregated properly • Moving waste receptacles to ensure provision in areas of need • Coordinate provision of bins, skips and collections by waste contractors • Ensure adherence to work schedules • Ensure waste management does not disrupt client operations • Operate balers & compactors and other equipment (e.g. for cardboard or plastic) • Promptly report defects of equipment • Complete check sheets as required • Maintain excellent housekeeping of all waste areas (including signage & labelling) • Support communication & awareness activities as required • Liaise with Site Waste Manager to deliver customer satisfaction Measure: • Zero lost time incidents • Zero safety or environmental incidents • Zero production stoppages • Zero customer complaints **Personal Development** • Willingness to attend training programmes as requested. • Willingness to take on new skills to enhance the company’s profile and service offering, as per training received. • Induction • Manual Handling • FLT • Compactor & baler training Personal Impact **Quality Management and Health and Safety** • Ensure full uniform and ID badges are worn at all times. • Maintain a professional and tidy appearance at all time. • Arrive on time for your shift. • Uniform & PPE • Time & Attendance Reports Quality Management and Health and Safety • Ensure compliance with and actively promote Health & Safety at work. • Ensure all PPE is worn, where applicable. • Report accidents, incidents and near misses of any nature to your Line Manager immediately, or prior to end of the shift. • Adherence to Policy, Procedure & Safety Systems of Work • Safety & Environmental Incident /Near Miss Reporting **Customer Focus** • Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and customer standards within own area, ensuring they are maintained on a daily basis. • Present a positive image to the customer. • Takes pride in and is committed to delivering a high-quality service. **Leadership** • Sets a good example by demonstrating a positive and energetic approach. • Is visible and approachable to all, encouraging co-workers to follow. • Maintains positivity in challenging times. • Increase awareness of dignity and inclusion. **Driving Results and Performance** • Has the ability to think creatively, use initiative and offer suggestions/ideas. • Awareness of own strengths and areas for development. • Keeps up to date with knowledge and skills required to be successful in the role. • Participates in training programmes that are available. **Functional Expertise** • Takes personal responsibility for and pride in own work. • Recognises what needs to be done and does it in a timely manner. • Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy of approach, striving to meet performance standards. • Approaches daily tasks with a health and safety focus. **Teamwork** • Works co-operatively and is a supportive member of the team. • Contributes positively to the achievement of personal and team objectives. • Takes initiative to develop working relationships within the team. **Communicating** Communicates clearly and accurately, both written and verbal where appropriate. • Communicates information in a friendly and appropriate manner. • Contributes effectively to group discussions. ## Requirements **Essential Criteria:** • A full, clean driving licence. **Desired Qualifications:** • Licensed forklift operative (counter balance). **Desired Experience:** • Experience as a waste recycling operative. • Has worked at manufacturing facility. **Desired Skills:** • Experience within the relevant industry, or a similar environment. • Time spent in a customer service environment. • Experience working within a results-orientated environment. **Attitude / Motivation:** • Confident. • Flexible, reliable, responsible, calm under pressure. • Willing to undergo training/coaching in line with organisational philosophy. • Positive attitude towards and supporting of change. • Motivated by a desire to provide a professional service. ## Apply [Apply at ABM UK](https://apply.workable.com/abm-careers/j/BA5C677D5A/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)