HWRC Operative

Veolia; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Company pension

Discounts on groceries

Health and wellbeing resources

Volunteer day leave

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia in Thamesmead is seeking an HWRC Operative to support ecological transformation by guiding residents on correct waste disposal and upholding site rules.

The role runs 08:00 to 18:00 on a shift basis, with responsibilities including traffic management, enforcing rules, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting the management team with site operations.

Qualifications

• Good communication is essential for guiding the public and staff.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Reliable and punctual in a shift-based role.
• Promotes and adheres to health and safety practices on site.

Responsibilities

• Inform the public of correct bays/methods for waste disposal.
• Provide clear instructions and ensure rules are observed.
• Escalate issues to management related to site rules.
• Manage traffic into and on-site to keep operations smooth.
• Check IDs and permits from residents and site users.
• Maintain site cleanliness and tidiness.
• Sort and move waste streams as required.
• Maintain Health & Safety standards on-site.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Health & safety culture

Job description

HWRC Operative

Salary: £30,782.35

Hours: Shift - 08:00 till 18:00

Location: Thamesmead, SE28 0AB

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 you'll be doing;

• Advising the general public of correct bays/methods to ensure materials go into the correct bins
• Provide clear instructions to users and ensure rules are observed.
• To inform the management team of issues linked to site rules observance transgressions
• Manage traffic into and on-site
• Check I.D and Permits from Residents and site users
• Maintaining site cleanliness
• Any other request from the management team
• Sorting and moving waste streams as and when required
• Maintaining Health & Safety standards of site

What we're looking for;

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Reliable, punctual and customer-orientated
• Drives health and safety culture

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.