Recycling Operative

veoliauki; Brighton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Physiotherapy

Discounts

Health resources

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia in Brighton is seeking a site operator at our Materials Recovery Facility. You will help sort materials on the conveyor, carry out cleaning duties, and support other roles to keep the plant running efficiently.

The role is full-time, 40 hours a week from Monday to Friday, with Saturdays required in January and after the Easter Bank Holiday as overtime; salary around £26,438 per year plus benefits. Veolia values safety and inclusion, with a pension, health support, and training

Qualifications

• Similar operational / manual handling experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a team and all site users.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring materials are separated to meet the required standards
• Sorting individual materials off the sorting conveyor
• Undertaking the cleaning duties of the plant when required
• Providing cover for other positions within the facility
• Operating mobile plant and balers if required

Skills

Operational experience

Manual handling

Team communication

Job description

Salary - £26,438.07 plus veolia benefits

Must work the first 3 Saturdays in January and the first Saturday following the Easter Bank Holiday = 32 hours of contracted overtime

Hours - 40 per week Monday to Friday

Location - Materials Recovery Facility, Brighton, BN1 7BB

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?

• Ensuring materials are separated to meet the required standards
• Sorting individual materials off the sorting conveyor
• Undertaking the cleaning duties of the plant when required
• Providing cover for other positions within the facility
• Operating mobile plant and balers if required

What are we looking for?

• Similar operational / manual handling experience
• Ability to communicate effectively within a team and all site users

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.