Recycling Operative

Veolia; Alton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Alton is looking for dedicated individuals to join their Material Recovery Facility. As part of your role, you will separate materials, maintain cleanliness, and provide assistance in various positions. Ideal candidates will possess a positive attitude, teamwork skills, and attention to detail. A UK driving licence and own transport are necessary due to the location. This position offers competitive pay, bonuses, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support for physical, mental and financial health

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• A UK driving licence and own transport is required due to location.

Responsibilities

• Separating materials to meet the required standards.
• Hand picking individual materials off the conveyor belt.
• Undertaking cleaning duties within the plant.
• Providing cover when needed for other positions within the plant.

Skills

Positive attitude

Good team work skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £12.21ph - £25,396.80 plus up to £1,469pa attendance bonus

Overtime is available - time & a half for weekdays & Saturdays. Double time for Sundays

Staff engagement days

Cycle to work

Referral scheme

Location: Veolia Material Recovery Facility, Farnham Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4JD

Hours: 40 hours, rotating 2 week shift pattern - 6am-2.30pm and 2.30pm-11pm

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?

• Separating materials to meet the required standards.
• Hand picking individual materials off the conveyor belt.
• Undertaking cleaning duties within the plant.
• Providing cover when needed for other positions within the plant.

What are we looking for?

• Positive attitude.
• Good team work skills.
• Attention to detail.
• A UK driving licence and own transport is required due to location.

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.