Quality Control Operative

Veolia Group; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a Quality Control Operative to oversee operations at its Mansfield facility. The role includes ensuring the efficient management of materials and conducting quality control checks. The ideal candidate will have operational manual handling experience and a full UK driving licence. Benefits include 20 days of annual leave and a range of additional perks for employee wellbeing.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Employee discounts

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar operational role.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe operation of MRF Plant equipment including quality control.
• Liaise with facilities managers for efficient operations.
• Ensure proper collection and processing of materials for maximum margin.

Skills

Operational manual handling experience

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Quality Control Operative page is loaded

Quality Control Operative

Apply locations Nottinghamshire time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: August 5, 2025 (11 days left to apply) job requisition id JR25039

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary - £26,076.92 plus veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00

Location: Mansfield Material Recovery Facility (MRF), NG19 0FL

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?

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the MRF Plant equipment including quality control.

• Work across the network of Transfer Stations, liaising with the facilities managers to maintain efficient and effective operations

• Ensure sampling materials are collected and processed to achieve maximum margin on sellable recyclables

• Inspect work area and equipment for deficiencies, hazards, and malfunctions.

• Report and respond to plant emergencies, as required

What are we looking for?

Essential:

• Similar operational manual handling experience

• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Quality control experience

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.

About Us

Ready to see the world as we do?

Who is Veolia?

Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us.

Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.