Operative

Veolia; Reading; On-site; GBP 38,573,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Health and wellbeing support

Volunteer day

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia in Padworth, Reading is hiring for a frontline waste collection role. You will work with a small team Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, 06:30 start, with potential overtime and bank holidays.

Duties include collecting waste from outside homes, manually lifting bins, and recording tasks on tablets while delivering high service standards. The role requires comfort working outdoors in all weather, following safety instructions, and using strong communication with residents.

Qualifications

• Similar operational manual handling experience.
• Ability to adhere to safety instructions.
• This role is suited to people who enjoy outdoor work in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Collect waste from outside residential properties as part of a team.
• Manually pull bins and load them onto the refuse vehicle for tipping.
• Use clear communication to deliver a high standard of service to residents.
• Record work completed and report collection issues on mobile tablets.

Skills

Manual handling

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Salary: £13.47 per hour plus Veolia benefits Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. 06:30 - 15:00 (including bank holidays). Overtime when needed. Location: Padworth, Reading, RG7 4JF.

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;

• Working as part of a team to collect waste from outside residential properties within West Berkshire
• Manually pulling bins and loading them onto the refuse vehicle to tip the waste
• Using your communication skills to deliver a high standard of service to the residents
• Accurately recording work completed and reporting any collection issues onto mobile tablet devices provided

This role includes physical duties and you will be walking up to 10 miles per day in all weather conditions.

What we're looking for;

• Similar operational manual handling experience
• Ability to adhere to safety instructions
• This role will suit people who like working outside in all weather conditions.

What's next?

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.