Quality Operative

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

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Mansfield is seeking a diligent team member to ensure compliance with operational regulations, liaising effectively with supervisors and accurately analyzing sampled materials. The ideal candidate should possess operational manual handling experience, a full UK driving licence, and strong mathematical skills. This role involves driving between various Transfer Stations. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including annual leave, pension access, and ongoing training.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on various retail products

Resources for physical and mental health support

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in operational manual handling is essential.
• Candidates must possess a full UK driving licence.
• Good mathematical skills and the ability to analyze data are required.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Liaise with supervisors for efficient operations.
• Collect and analyze sampling materials accurately.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all.
• Inspect work areas and equipment for hazards.
• Drive between Transfer Stations in Nottingham.

Skills

Operational manual handling experience

Full UK driving licence

Mathematical skills

Analysing ability

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary - £26,076.92 plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 07:00-15:00

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

Travelling around our Nottingham Transfer Stations

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 plus 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 potential

What will you be doing?

• To work as part of a team ensuring full compliance is maintained in line with the code of practice and regulations
• Liaise with the facilities supervisors to maintain efficient and effective operations
• Ensure sampling materials are collected and analysed, recording the data accurately
• Follow safety rules and practices to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees and ensure employees are knowledgeable about any potential or known hazards and take all necessary precautions
• Inspect work area and equipment for deficiencies, hazards, and malfunctions.
• Work across the network of Transfer Stations within Nottingham.
• Driving the company van from site to site.

What are we looking for?

Essential:

• Similar operational manual handling experience
• Full UK driving licence
• Good Mathematical skills and analysing ability

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.

Job Posting End Date:

22-12-2025