Waste Cleaner

Waste Cleaner (Night Shift)

Salary: £33,000 per annum

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Industrial Cleaner to join our team on a permanent night shift pattern, working Sunday to Thursday from 10:00pm to 6:00am. Based within a Household Waste Treatment Facility, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and operational efficiency of plant equipment and work areas, ensuring the equipment is cleaned and clear of debris following each day of production, which supports our contractual commitments and helps maintain optimum process conditions.

This is a hands‑on role in a fast‑paced industrial environment and requires a strong commitment to health and safety standards.

• Cleaning and maintaining a range of processing equipment, including:
  • Trommels
  • Ballistic separators
  • Conveyor systems
  • General plant and building structures
• Removing and disposing of mixed general waste safely and efficiently
• Ensuring all cleaning tasks are completed to a high standard
• Adhering to site health, safety, and environmental procedures at all times
• Supporting operational requirements as directed by site management

• Physically demanding role involving manual handling and physical exertion
• Regular working at height may be required
• The plant environment can become hot during operations
• Full training will be provided, including any site‑specific or externally accredited training where required

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a positive, can‑do attitude and a strong focus on workplace safety.

• Strong awareness of health and safety practices
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to undertake physically demanding work
• Reliable, hardworking, and self‑motivated

• Previous experience in industrial cleaning, waste management, recycling, or a similar environment
• Experience working within an industrial or manufacturing setting

No previous waste industry experience is required, as full training will be provided for the right candidate.

• Punctual
• Willingness to learn new skills
• A team member
• Flexible
• Reliable

At Thalia Waste Management, we work hard to make sure we are an inclusive and diverse place to work. We focus on who you are, your skills and passion, and we are happy to discuss flexible working and any adjustments that could be needed. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we will make sure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.