Waste Operative (Rotherham)

About the role

At Alfred H Knight, we have an exciting opportunity for a Waste Operative to join our fast‑paced Energy Services team in Rotherham. In this key practical position you will be instrumental in receiving, sorting and weighing various waste streams (including household black‑bag waste) to precise standards. Working alongside our Test Centre team you will carry out sample preparation and composition sorting in line with ISO 17025 procedures, providing clients with essential, accurate data.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, sort and weigh a variety of waste streams to exact specifications.
• Perform sample preparation and composition sorting following ISO 17025 procedures.

Required profile

• Positive “Can‑Do” mindset with pride in work.
• Strong practical accuracy and basic numeracy for logging figures.
• Team‑player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and proactive in a busy environment with changing priorities.
• Safety‑minded, committed to high health & safety standards and PPE use.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to work away from Rotherham when required.

Required skills

• ISO 17025 procedural knowledge.
• Sample preparation techniques.
• Composition sorting methods.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Employee assistance programme.