Quality Control Operative

Veolia; Brighton; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Brighton is seeking candidates for material sampling roles. Responsibilities include ensuring quality recycling processes and reporting issues, requiring operational handling experience and good IT skills. The position offers a salary of £26,288.00 and includes benefits such as annual leave and training opportunities, in a workplace committed to inclusivity and employee development.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Resources for physical and mental health

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in operational manual handling is preferred.
• Good basic IT skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and carry out material sampling of recyclate.
• Use correct containers for collecting samples.
• Record sample material quality accurately.
• Report non-conformances of incoming waste.
• Provide cover for other operative roles.

Skills

Operational manual handling experience

Good IT skills

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary - £26,288.00 plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week - Tuesday to Saturday 8.30am - 5pm

Location: Hollingdean, East Sussex, BN1 7BB

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.

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

• 20 days of annual leave
• 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 potential

What will you be doing?

• Collect and carry out material sampling of incoming and outgoing recyclate to ensure the best quality materials are being processed
• Use correct containers and methods for collecting samples
• Sample material quality and record information accurately
• Report non conformances of incoming waste
• Report any quality issues identified to supervisor/manager
• Provide cover for other operative roles such as Fire Watch, Line Picking, Traffic controller etc

What are we looking for?

• Similar operational manual handling experience
• Good IT skills

Desirable

• Forklift licence

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.

A new offer may be subject to acceptance of standardised terms and conditions that may differ from your current contract. If you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.

Job Posting End Date:

04-12-2025