Facilities Operative

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services company in Oxford is seeking candidates with expertise in waste management and a solid understanding of health and safety regulations. The successful applicant will play a vital role in collecting, processing, and segregating waste at the site, utilizing waste compactors and packaging machines while logging activities via a mobile application. The role offers competitive annual leave, pension access, and various benefits aimed at promoting well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to people’s pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Access to health support resources

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge in waste management and facilities management is essential.
• Good understanding of health & safety regulations required.
• Knowledge of waste legislation would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collect and segregate site-generated waste and recyclables.
• Operate waste compactors, baling machines, and vacuum cleaners.
• Log and track work using a mobile app.
• Attend training sessions as necessary.

Skills

Experience and knowledge of waste and facilities management

Good health & safety knowledge

Working knowledge of waste legislation

Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence

Job description

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience and knowledge of waste and facilities management
• Good health & safety knowledge
• Working knowledge of waste legislation would be an advantage

Desirable Qualifications

• Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

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.

You will be working for the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of superconducting magnetic resonance imaging magnets for medical applications. The magnets produced here are solely for use in MRI systems. 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 plus 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

• Collecting, processing and segregating of all site generated waste and recyclates, operating waste compactors, baling machines and vacuum cleaners
• Logging and tracking all allocated work using a mobile phone app
• Ensure that checklists and compliance documentation is completed
• Attend and participate in training sessions as required for the role