HWRC Operative

Veolia ES (UK); Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounts

Wellbeing resources

Virtual GP access

Volunteer days

Training & development

Financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia ES (UK) Greenwich is seeking a proactive HWRC Operative to assist the public with correct waste disposal and to maintain a safe, clean site. You will guide visitors, check IDs, manage traffic and support site rules observance in a busy civic facility.

The role requires teamwork, reliability and good health and safety knowledge. We offer a competitive salary, 20 days leave, pension and wellbeing resources, plus training and volunteering opportunities.

Qualifications

• Essential teamwork and clear communication.
• Ability to work on own initiative when required.
• Reliability, punctuality and customer focus.
• Good knowledge of basic Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Advise the general public on bays/methods for correct bin disposal.
• Provide clear instructions to users and ensure rules are observed.
• Inform management of site-rule observance issues.
• Manage traffic into and on-site.
• Check IDs and permits from residents and site users.
• Maintain site cleanliness and safety standards.
• Sort and move waste streams as required.
• Perform any other requests from management.

Skills

Teamwork

Clear communication

Initiative

Reliability

Health and Safety basics

Job description

HWRC Operative

Salary £30,771 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Grade: OPS

Hours: Shift - 4 days on 2 days off

Location: Greenwich IWF, Nathan Way, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0AF

What we can offer you;

• 20 days of annual leave
• Access to our company/people's 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
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.

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 teamwork skills with clear communication
• Work on own initiative where required
• Reliable, punctual and customer-orientated
• Good knowledge of basic Health and Safetyi>
• Desirable
• Prior experience in the Waste industry / similar role

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.

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.

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.