Facilities Waste Technician

PLC Renishaw plc

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Miskin, UK Until 9/23/2026 First posted July 25, 2026 Last posted July 25, 2026
Job description

Job Description

Salary up to £27,250 + 20% shift allowance

Renishaw has a requirement for a Waste Management Technician permanent basis working on a Double Day shift basis (6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm alternating weekly).

The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of our Miskin site.

Key responsibilities

  • The collection and transportation of general site waste

  • Collecting recycling waste and its separation prior to disposal

  • Removal of waste using various compaction systems

  • Site litter picking in order to maintain the high level of cleanliness expected

Key requirements

  • This is a manual role and very physically demanding – the successful applicant must be able to cope with this aspect of the role

  • The ability to work alone for significant periods in all weathers

  • A full and valid UK driving licence

  • The ability to drive, manoeuvre and reverse various tractors and trailers

Desirable requirements

  • A good level of PC literacy

  • Knowledge of Health & Safety

  • Knowledge of COSHH

Person specification

The successful applicant will have a high level of attention to detail, good initiative and an ability to implement continuous improvement. They will be self‑motivated and flexible in their approach to work. Good communication skills are essential.

Location

The position will be based at our Miskin manufacturing site.

Benefits 


When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at all sites).


We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.


Please click here for further information about our benefits.


At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement.
 
If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.
 
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team on 01453 490384 or recruitment@renishaw.com.


Please click here for further information about diversity and inclusion at Renishaw.

Employment Type:

Permanent

Time Type:

Full time

Requisition Number:

R9693 Facilities Waste Technician (Open)
About this role

Summary

Maintain cleanliness by collecting waste, recycling, operating compaction systems, and site litter picking.

Job title

Facilities Waste Technician

Experience level

null

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Miskin, UK; on-site work only

Salary

£27k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

driving licensemanual handlingvehicle operation

Preferred skills

PC literacyhealth & safety knowledgeCOSHH knowledge

Specializations

waste managementrecyclinghealth & safetyCOSHH
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Miskin, Pontyclun CF72, UK

On-site City