Facilities Operative

Veolia; Bicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme access

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health & well-being resources

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia at Tritax Park, Bicester, is recruiting for a Waste/Facilities Operative to support site waste management and general cleaning operations. The role is 40 hours per week with a 06:00–14:00 start, and overtime may be required for absence cover and ad hoc tasks.

You will operate waste compactors and related equipment, use a forklift for loading/unloading, and maintain logs and compliance documentation. The role offers training and development opportunities in a supportive, inclusive

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of waste, cleaning and facilities operations.
• Experience in operating waste compactors and bale machinery (balers).
• Good knowledge of health & safety requirements.
• Forklift licence is desirable.
• COSHH or GMP standards knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process and segregate all site generated waste.
• Operate waste compactors, baling machines, vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers and buffing machines.
• Operate forklift truck to load and unload, with regular checks.
• Log and track all allocated work using a mobile phone app.
• Ensure that checklists and compliance documentation are completed.

Skills

Waste management

Cleaning operations

Facilities operations

Health & safety awareness

Forklift truck operation

Tools

Waste compactors

Balers

Vacuum cleaners

Floor scrubbers

Buffing machines

Forklift truck

Job description

Hours - 40 hours basic 06.00 - 14.00 Monday to Friday inclusive

Opportunity to work overtime as required to provide absence cover / ad hoc tasks as required

Location - Tritax Park, Bicester, OX25 3PD

This is a carbon-neutral global center dedicated to DryCool superconducting magnet technology for MRI scanners.

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;

• 22 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 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

• Collect, process and segregate all site generated waste
• Operate waste compactors, baling machines, vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, buffing machines
• Operate forklift truck to load and unload, conducting regular checks
• Logging and tracking all allocated work using a mobile phone app
• Ensure that checklists and compliance documentation is completed

What Are We Looking For

• Experience and knowledge of waste, cleaning and facilities operations
• Experience in operating waste compound equipment - compactors, balers etc
• Good working knowledge of health & safety
• Forklift Truck Licence and experience - desirable
• COSHH, or Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards - desirable

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.