At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate plant equipment and manage waste handling while keeping the site tidy.
- Company: Join Veolia, a leader in ecological transformation and community support.
- Benefits: Enjoy 20 days annual leave, pension scheme, and discounts on groceries.
- Other info: Recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three years running.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
The predicted salary is between 13.58 - 13.58 £ per hour.
Salary: £13.58 per hour plus Veolia benefits
Hours: 42.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 07:00 to 16:00
Location: Birstall, Leeds, WF17 9NF
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. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
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 company pension scheme
- 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
- One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What will you be doing?
- Operate the necessary plant equipment involved in the handling, sorting and transferring of waste.
- Ensuring the yard area is kept clean and tidy.
- Marshalling vehicle movement around the site at busy times.
- Assisting the Operations Manager in day to day running of site operations.
What we're looking for:
Essential:
- Good communication skills.
- Be able to work as part of a team.
- Follow instructions, policies and procedures
Desirable:
- Loading Shovel and/or 360 Grab licence
- Mobile plant experience would be beneficial
- Reversing assistant 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.
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