Recycling Assistant

Veolia; England; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a dedicated operator at their recycling centre. The role involves assisting the public, maintaining cleanliness, operating machinery, and ensuring safety on-site. Candidates should have manual handling experience and good health and safety knowledge. This position is critical for supporting community recycling efforts and requires outdoor work in various weather conditions.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support resources for health

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar operational manual handling role.
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Full driving licence is essential for shift times and travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist the public with waste and recycling disposal.
• Ensure the facility is left clean and tidy.
• Operate site mobile plant and perform daily checks.
• Ensure health and safety of all site users.
• Remove fly tipped waste from exterior site.
• Assist with operations across Merseyside and Halton.

Skills

Operational manual handling experience

Good working knowledge of Health & Safety

Full driving license

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary £32,555.21 plus bonus OTE = £37,355.21 plus Veolia benefits Hours 37 per week - working across 7 days per week including weekends

April - September between 07.45 - 20.15

October - March between 07.45 - 17.15

Location Newton-le-Willows Household Waste Recycling Centre, WA12 8DN

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?

• Assist members of the public at the household recycling centre with waste and recycling disposal.
• Ensure that the facility is left in a clean condition, removing any fly tipped waste and any spillages are cleaned up before leaving the area.
• Operate site mobile plant as and when required and perform routine daily checks, maintenance and cleaning of plant, tools and equipment.
• To ensure the health and safety of all members of the public, visitors, staff and contractors at the site.
• Remove any fly tipped waste from outside of the site gates and fence line and
  maintain signs and notices.
• To assist with other parts of the operation as and when required across Merseyside and Halton.

Training will be provided for CMS level 1, JCB operators and first aid.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience within a similar operational manual handling role.
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Full driving licence is essential to get to site for the shift times and for travelling to other sites when needed.

This role involves manual handling and working outdoors in all weather conditions.

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: 12-12-2025