At a Glance
- Tasks: Unload and load waste vehicles, ensuring site cleanliness and safety.
- Company: Join Veolia, a leader in environmental sustainability and community support.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, 20 days annual leave, and discounts on groceries.
- Other info: Be part of a recognised top workplace with growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with manual handling and material handling equipment preferred.
The predicted salary is between 13.71 - 13.71 £ per hour.
Salary - £13.71ph plus Veolia benefits
Hours - 46.67 hours per week
Rolling Rota - 4 days on 2 days off
Weekend working and bank holidays when rostered on
Overtime
Location - Newark Transfer Station, Nottingham, NG24 2DE
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you:
- 20 days of annual leave
- Access to our people's pension scheme
- Free physiotherapy service
- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What will you be doing?
- Unloading and loading of vehicles with waste and ensuring waste is kept within the specified bays
- Intra-site transfer of wastes using 360 Excavator and loading shovel
- Overseeing delivery drivers & ensure all visitors and staff abide by the site user rules
- Completing daily machine checks and highlighting/reporting defects to line manager
- Housekeeping, ensuring the site is kept clean and tidy at all times
- Entering weights via weighbridge (Full training given)
- Ensuring site permit and planning permissions are adhered to all times
What are we looking for?
- Loading Shovel and 360 Excavator licence would be an advantage
- Similar operational manual handling experience
- Material handling equipment experience
We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Transfer Station Operative in Newark on Trent employer: Veolia ES (UK)
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