Waste Management Attendant

At IHG Hotels & Resorts Malta, we are looking for a Waste Management Attendant.

You will play an essential role in supporting our sustainability commitments by ensuring the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible handling of waste across the hotel. Through effective waste segregation, recycling, and waste area maintenance, you will contribute to creating a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable workplace while helping the hotel achieve its environmental objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect waste from designated collection points throughout the property according to the established schedule.

• Sort and separate waste into the appropriate categories (general waste, recyclables, food waste, glass, cardboard, hazardous waste where applicable).

• Transport waste safely to the designated waste storage and disposal areas.

• Maintain waste collection rooms, recycling stations, compactors, and storage areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.

• Operate waste handling equipment (e.g., compactors, balers, bins, trolleys) safely and report any malfunctions.

• Ensure waste is disposed of in compliance with local environmental legislation and company policies.

• Monitor waste levels and notify the supervisor when collections or additional containers are required.

• Assist in reducing waste contamination by educating colleagues on proper waste segregation when necessary.

• Report health, safety, environmental, or maintenance concerns promptly.

• Carry out other duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in waste management, housekeeping, facilities, logistics, or a similar role is an asset but not essential.

• Basic understanding of waste segregation and recycling practices.

• Good understanding of workplace health and safety procedures.

• Ability to communicate in English.

• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy loads safely.

• Comfortable standing, walking, bending, and performing physical tasks for extended periods.

• Flexibility to work on a rotating shift schedule, including late, weekends, and public holidays, according to the operational requirements of the hotel.

The duties and responsibilities described in this job description are not a comprehensive list, and as such additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.

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