Operative

Veolia; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Refer a driver bonus

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Health resources

24h virtual GP

Training and development

Earned pay access

Job summary

Veolia Brent is seeking an Operative to manage weighbridge operations and paperwork for driver arrivals, ensuring PPE compliance and accurate ticketing. The role supports loading duties and reports any contamination or safety concerns as part of daily routines.

The successful candidate will contribute to efficient traffic flow, handling documents with precision and maintaining organized records, while collaborating with drivers and the wider team in a busy site environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work in a team and under pressure.
• Familiar with compliance and paperwork for logistics.
• Strong communication skills when dealing with drivers.

Responsibilities

• Weighbridge cover/ booking in and out of vehicles
• Ensuring all paperwork is compliant and drivers have correct PPE upon weighing in
• Filling of tickets
• Reporting contamination of loads
• Assist in loading bulkers and pushing waste piles up
• Reporting safety concerns/ near misses
• Traffic Management
• Organization skills

Skills

Computer Literate

Environmental permit CMS

Team player

Under pressure

Good communication

Job description

Operative

Location: Brent

Salary: £16.11 an hour

Hours: 40 hours weekly

What we can offer you

• 25 days of annual leave.
• Refer a driver to us once you've joined and earn £1000.
• 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.
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.
• Stream - Employee financial well-being support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.

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. With one of the largest growing fleets in the UK, our drivers are pivotal to delivering essential services. They work hard to serve their local communities and make a positive impact every day. 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 you'll be doing

• Weighbridge cover/ booking in and out of vehicles
• Ensuring all paperwork is compliant and drivers have correct PPE upon weighing in
• Filling of tickets
• Reporting contamination of loads
• Assist in loading bulkers and pushing waste piles up (when yellow plant trained)
• Reporting safety concerns/ near misses
• Traffic Management
• Organization skills

What we're looking for

Essential:

• Computer Literate
• Environmental permit CMS
• Work well alone and in a team
• Work well under pressure
• Good communication skills as will be dealing with drivers

Desirable:

• Previous waste experience
• Yellow Plant inc Forklift&Scarab (training will be given if not)

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.