HWRC Site Operative

Veolia Group; Horton Heath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Company pension

Free physiotherapy service

Retailer discounts

Health and wellbeing resources

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia is seeking personnel to work at a household waste recycling centre in Fair Oak, handling waste disposal for the public and ensuring safe, clean and compliant operations. The role involves manual handling and working outdoors across varied shifts with bank holidays observed.

You will support recycling efforts, operate a tablet booking system, and assist with trade waste control while maintaining a safe, welcoming site for visitors. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Similar operational manual handling experience.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist members of the public at the household recycling centre with waste and recycling disposal.
• Ensure health and safety of all site visitors, staff and contractors.
• Ensure materials on site are recycled as much as possible.
• Keep the facility clean and spillages cleaned up before leaving the area.
• Operate the IT Tablet based booking system.
• Control trade waste.

Skills

Manual handling

Outdoor work

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?Salary - £12.71ph plus Veolia benefitsHours - Working across 7 days per week including bank holidaysYou will have two regular weekdays off per weekSpring Hours 0845-1715Summer Hours 0845-1815Winter Hours 0845-1615Location - Fair Oak Household Waste Recycling Centre, SO50 7DZWhen 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;- 28 days of annual leave - Inclusive of 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 potentialWhat will you be doing?Assisting members of the public at the household recycling centre with waste and recycling disposalEnsure the health and safety of all members of the public, visitors, staff and contractors at the site.Ensure that materials on site are recycled as much as possible.Ensure that the facility is left in a clean condition and any spillages are cleaned up before leaving the areaOperate the IT Tablet based booking systemTrade waste controlWhat are we looking for?Similar operational manual handling experienceThis role involves manual handling and working outdoors in all weather conditions.What’s next?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.Work Location: In person