Recycling Operative

Veolia; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 days' annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Health resources & wellness support

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia is seeking staff to provide an efficient recycling service at the Household Waste Recycling Centre in Kirby, UK. The role runs 37 hours per week with shifts between 07:45 and 20:15 and includes weekend work. A full driving licence and manual handling experience are required.

Salary is £32,555.21 with bonus OTE £37,355.21 and Veolia benefits. The role involves assisting residents, maintaining site cleanliness, operating site mobile plant where needed, and upholding safety for the public,

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar customer facing operational environment.
• Manual handling experience
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• Full driving licence

Responsibilities

• Provide an effective and efficient recycling service to the residents with their household waste and recycling.
• To assist members of the public at the household recycling centre with waste and recycling disposal
• To 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

Skills

Manual handling

Full driving licence

Job description

Salary - £32,555.21 plus bonus OTE = £37,355.21 plus Veolia benefits

Hours - 37 per week - Working hours are between 07.45 - 20.15

Working across 7 days per week including weekend work

Location - Household Waste Recycling Centre, Kirby L33 3AR

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;

• 18 days' annual leave, increasing to 22.5 after 5 years of service
• 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?

• Provide an effective and efficient recycling service to the residents with their household waste and recycling.
• To assist members of the public at the household recycling centre with waste and recycling disposal
• To 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

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience within a similar customer facing operational environment
• Manual handling experience
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• Full driving licence

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

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.