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Veolia; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health resources and support

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia in Blackburn, Lancashire is seeking an on-site Waste Operations Operative. You will escort off-site teams and assist with loading, weigh waste items, and manage on-site recycling processes. This role supports safe, compliant waste handling and helps drive environmental performance.

Candidates will have a Full Clean Driving Licence and an FLT licence, with manual handling experience. A strong team fit, training opportunities, and a pension are available in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Full Clean Driving Licence required.
• FLT licence (Forklift) required.
• Experience with manual handling and hazardous waste handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort off-site collection teams on and off sites and assist with Hazardous waste loading.
• Weigh and operate weighbridge for waste items.
• Collect and empty dry hazardous waste bins and manage on-site baler/recycling processes.
• Maintain high cleanliness in the recycling yard and keep accurate records.

Skills

Full clean driving licence

FLT licence

Manual handling experience

Job description

Hours - 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm (3.30pm finish on a Friday)

Overtime where available at x1.5 on Saturday, x2 on Sunday

Location - Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7LF - this site manufactures several different aircraft

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;

• - 25 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

• Working as a team to support off site collection teams (Commercial,Hazardous, Metal Waste) by escorting them on and off sites and in the case of Hazardous waste collection assist by loading the Curtain Side HGV
• Undertake the weighing of waste metal items and operate the weighbridge
• Collecting dry hazardous waste bins on site and emptying them into the in-drum compactor
• Recycling bins collected and taken to the yard to be emptied and segregated and the recyclates being placed in the correct collection containers and or baled utilising on site baler. Normally undertaken on a site specific tail lift vehicle.
• Collecting, storing and processing non-routine waste
• Recycling yard area to be maintained at a high level of cleanliness
• Maintain paperwork and records of all collections from each location
• Assist with large scale clearances

What Are We Looking For

• Full Clean Driving Licence
• FLT licence
• Similar operational manual handling experience

This position is subject to satisfactory security clearance

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.