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Veolia; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia in Runcorn (WA7 4DS) is recruiting for a wood recycling facility operative. The role involves checking incoming waste, operating mobile plant, shredding and screening wood, weighing and loading vehicles, and daily plant maintenance. Hours are 42.5 per week, Monday to Friday with potential early starts, plus weekend overtime.

Offering 21 days' annual leave, a pension scheme, and access to health and wellbeing resources. Commitment to inclusive culture and supportive application journey.

Qualifications

• Loading shovel licence and driving licence are required.
• Previous experience operating mobile plant is required.

Responsibilities

• Check incoming waste and operate mobile plant to shred the waste.
• Manage stockpiles of wood and screen to the desired grade.
• Shred, screen, weigh vehicles in and out and load vehicles with processed material.
• Plant and associated attachments on site, including daily maintenance.

Skills

Loading shovel licence

Full driving licence

Experience with mobile plant

Job description

Potential earnings of around £30,000 with overtime

Hours - 42.5 per week. Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm (possible 7am starts)

Weekend work and overtime available

Location - Runcorn, WA7 4DS

This wood recycling facility is a flagship site and is a purpose built facility that will take delivery of waste wood for recycling.

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;

• 21 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?

• Checking incoming waste and operating mobile plant (wheeled loading shovels and material handlers) to shred the waste
• Managing stockpiles of wood and screening the wood to the desired grade.
• Shredding, screening, weighing vehicles in and out and loading vehicles with processed material.
• Plant and associated attachments on site, including daily maintenance.

What are we looking for?

• Loading shovel licence and experience
• Full driving licence
• Previous experience in a similar role operating mobile plant

What's next?

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.