Waste Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for several waste transfer pickers for our busy waste transfer station with immediate starts. ‘Can do’ attitude and for individuals who wish to grow within the company.
The roles are required for the expanding Nick Ferris Skips. Nick Ferris Skips is one of the main skip and Waste Management providers in Cornwall, owned and operated since 1985 by a Cornish family.
The company is rapidly expanding and require further staff to meet these demands.
You will be picking through waste wood, general rubbish, hardcore, soils etc etc, delivered in from local builders and other commercial businesses effectively separating all the waste streams that come into the transfer station via skips.
Hours of work are Monday to Friday 7:45am to 5:00pm and rota basis for Saturdays 7:45am to
The role is a full time position based in Longdowns TR10 9DU., 28 days annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays)
Please note former employee’s/applicants need not apply.
To apply, please apply with CV
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.70-£11.20 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Penryn, TR10 9DU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Waste Operative roles across Nick Ferris Skip Hire Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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