Waste Operative

Job role:

Saturday Waste Operative

Location :
Cabot Circus Shopping Centre, Bristol

Rate of Pay : £12.21

We are looking for a reliable and customer-focused Waste Operative to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all visitors to the Shopping Centre. The shift times are Saturdays 11am – 7pm.

As a Cleaning Operative, you will work both independently and as part of a team to ensure all areas of the shopping centre are kept clean and presentable. You will be provided with full training and expected to help achieve agreed service standards, while also using basic technology tools for communication, training, and task management.

• Transport and sort the centre’s waste.
• Ensure all assigned areas are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards at all times.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment and waste machinery in a clean, safe, and serviceable condition.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and guidelines when using cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Complete all required training to perform your role effectively and safely.
• Work collaboratively within a team, while also taking initiative to complete tasks independently.
• Provide a helpful and courteous presence, assisting visitors when needed to enhance their shopping experience.
• Report any maintenance or safety issues to the supervisor promptly.
• Use handheld devices or digital systems, where required, for logging tasks, reporting issues, or completing training modules.

• Ability to communicate and read basic English (for training and health & safety instructions).
• Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential – full training will be provided.
• Comfortable using or learning basic digital tools (e.g., handheld devices for task logging or training).
• A positive, self-motivated, and professional approach to work.
• Flexibility with working hours and duties, including weekends if required.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to delivering excellent service.

• Holiday entitlement and pension contributions.
• Discounts through MiDeals to over 850 high street retailers.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Options to buy extra holiday, save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and share incentive plan.
• Recognition and wellbeing incentives such as Mitie Stars.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need us to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.