At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage recycling operations and ensure efficient waste processing.
- Company: Join Veolia, a leader in environmental services with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Enjoy 20 days of leave, pension scheme, discounts, and health support.
- Other info: Recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three years running.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on the environment while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in team management and waste industry preferred; training available.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Salary: £32,354.40 per annum plus Veolia benefits & Pension
Hours: Full time, 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:40 to 17:10
Location: Tinsley, S9 5DL
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. With one of the largest growing fleets in the UK, our drivers are pivotal to delivering essential services. They work hard to serve their local communities and make a positive impact every day. 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 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 day's leave every year to volunteer and support your community
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What you will be doing:
- Assisting with managing the frontline operative duties
- Help ensure the timely destruction and recycling of incoming waste
- Carry out and manage general site cleaning and conduct daily site inspections
- Carry out stock checks
- Assist with Coordinating vehicle unloading
- Inspect incoming loads to ensure they comply with the relevant paperwork and site permit. (Training given)
- Arranging transport for the collection of waste
What we are looking for:
- People Management / Team Leading experience
- Experience in the waste industry would be an advantage
- Forklift licence would be desirable but training can be given if required
- Strong organisational and time management skills
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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