Environmental Chargehand

About Us

As the UK’s largest manufacturer of holiday homes and lodges, we think Willerby is the best choice for anyone looking for work in this sector. We love designing practical and beautiful homes for parks not only in the UK but also across the world, and it’s our skilled production team that turn these designs into reality.

With over 75 years experience, we’ve always sought out the best in local talent and are proud that everyone we employ has the opportunity to grow and develop their skills whilst working for us.

We are recruiting for an Environmental Chargehand; the role is to ensure the day-to-day operation of waste management is completed to the desired standard both effectively and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of environmental operatives to ensure waste streams are operational throughout the business and that the required standard of housekeeping is maintained.

• Ensure waste is segregated and recycled where possible in the pre-determined recycling and general waste areas.

• Oversee the operation of the environmental waste equipment ensuring training and risk assessments are delivered.

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the biomass boiler to ensure optimum efficiency, reporting any issues to the Head of Health, Safety & Environmental.

• Be the point of contact for waste contractors to safely remove waste from site.

• Audit the environmental operatives to maintain the standards required.

• Documentation control (especially waste notes)

• Follow the EA hierarchy of waste control and make continuous improvements whilst being able to demonstrate historical improvements. (Reducing waste at the source, reuse of materials, recycling, energy recovery, and landfilling.)

Essential

• Understanding of environmental waste regulations (Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011) and waste classifications (ie WEEE - contaminated - Hazardous - clinical)

• Counterbalance Forklift Truck License

• Powered Pallet Truck License

• Experience of overseeing a team

• Core IT skills such as Microsoft office

• Ability to self-manage and be proactive

• Confident communicator and display energy and enthusiasm

About You

It doesn’t matter which department or team you work in, there are some common attributes we look for in all our employees;

• Dependable – the ability to produce consistent, high quality work as well as great attendance and time keeping. It shows you’re serious and care about your team and the work you do.

• Positive Attitude – contribute positively to the company and the people. You’re able to take initiative or provide suggestions.

• Adaptable – up for a challenge and don’t mind hard work. At ease working in a structured environment but you also understand that sometime change is necessary.

• Team Player – able to communicate, collaborate and engage with people from across the business. Ultimately, you understand you have an important part to play in the success of your team and the company.

What We Offer

If you’re the best at what you do, you could earn a competitive hourly rate and in addition, you will have access to pension and cycle-to-work schemes, 22 days' annual leave as well as public holidays and life assurance.

The wellbeing of our team is important to us and every employee at Willerby has immediate access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme through BUPA Health.

We are currently trialling a 4 day compressed week (Monday - Thursday). This trial is due to be reviewed at the end of August 2025.