Who are we? South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight. Join our team and help us continue to improve quality of life, by bringing people together to get the most out of life. SWR is part of FirstGroup, the largest rail operator in the UK and second largest bus operator in the UK outside London. FirstGroup operates services throughout the UK and Ireland, with over 30,000 employees providing services that make travel smoother and life easier. FirstGroup works hard to reduce its impact on the environment, introducing cleaner and more environmentally responsible methods of transport. About the job Responsible for the disposal of ALL waste through the appropriate waste streams to minimise costs and maximise revenue from recycling activities whilst maintaining compliance with current environmental legislation. You will adhere to depot protection, safety, quality and environmental procedures, rules and regulations in force. Your main responsibilities will be: Ensure compliance with ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System. Sort ALL waste arising from on board train cleaning activities, the inspection shed and offices. Record dispatched weights and quoted prices. Ensure all waste transfer and pre-notification paperwork is raised or received for EACH load dispatched. Segregate hazardous waste from non-hazardous waste. Segregate recyclable materials. Dispose of bio-waste and sharps in accordance with local instructions. Ensure all waste is stored/handled correctly. Report and clean up all spillages of oil / chemical in accordance with local instructions. Report any environmental incidents to Heavy Works Manager / supervisor. You will examine all environmental procedures, notices, publications and instructions. You'll need to: Ensure you personal safety and that of others at all times. Comply with all safety systems and responsibilities at all times. Develop a pro-active approach to safety issues. Report any accidents, assaults or near miss occurrences in accordance with local reporting procedures. Report any safety irregularities, faults or unusual occurrences in the prescribed manner. Ensure all relevant PPE for tasks/activities is worn at all times and in accordance with local safety instructions / risk assessments. Participate in all staff briefings to ensure you are informed of all relevant information. You will examine all safety procedures, notices, publications and instructions. As a minimum, you will need to have: Good communication skills Great ability to work as part of a team Strong attention to detail Ability to follow instructions Applicants who require a visa must have 6 months remaining at the time of their appointment. Training is full time and you must be able to commit to this. Working pattern You will work an average of 37 hours per week, typically: 0600 - 1400 Monday to Friday. The Reward In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits, including: Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employees Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent) 75% discount on many other train operating companies Full training and support with development Large range of exclusive retail offers Excellent pension scheme We all belong at SWR. FirstGroup's vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, across its group of businesses, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment. We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent. We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive. We review all roles and job descriptions to ensure they are accessible and, where possible, we support and provide flexible working options; we recommend that you refer to each vacancy description for further details. If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below. We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.

Company pension, Employee discount, Free or subsidised travel