RDF Operative

Veolia; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Nottingham is seeking a skilled operator to manage waste processing and maintain the facility's cleanliness. The role requires a yellow plant licence for operating a loading shovel and entails inspecting waste materials, completing documentation, and ensuring turnaround efficiencies. The position offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and the opportunity to work within an inclusive environment that values all individuals. Join a company recognized for its commitment to support and treat everyone fairly.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave

Pension scheme access

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Resources for physical, mental, and financial health

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Operational or manual handling experience in a similar environment.
• Essential yellow plant licence with capability to operate loading shovel.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile plant and shredder.
• Ensure turnaround times are met for tipping and loading.
• Inspect input and output material; report non-conforming loads.
• Maintain cleanliness of facility and address spillages.
• Complete documentation accurately and on time.

Skills

Operational experience

Manual handling experience

Yellow plant licence – Loading shovel

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary - £28,338.96 plus Veolia benefits

Overtime when needed

Hours - 46.5 hours per week

06:00-16:30 on a 4 on 2 off shift pattern covering 7 days per week

Location - Colwick Transfer Station, Nottinghamshire, NG4 2JU

This new facility is for bulking, treatment and transfer of waste materials collected from local businesses and householders. It also does the shredding of residual waste to produce refuse derived fuel (RDF).

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?

• Operate mobile plant and shredder
• Ensure turnaround times are met regarding the tipping and loading of vehicles
• Inspection of all input and output material and reporting of any non conforming loads and ensuring the quality meets with customers specification
• Ensure that the facility is left in a clean condition and any spillages are cleaned up before leaving the area
• Ensure that all related documentation is completed in a timely and accurate fashion

What are we looking for?

• Similar operational / manual handling experience
• Yellow plant licence – Loading shovel is essential

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: 10-10-2025