Recycling Operative

Veolia; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Mansfield is seeking to hire staff for operational roles at their Material Recovery Facility. Responsibilities include sorting recycling materials and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates should have operational experience and the right to work in the UK. This role offers opportunities for training and development including eligibility for an LGV apprentice scheme after 6 months.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on groceries

Resources for physical and mental health

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar operational role is required.
• Right to work in the UK is mandatory.
• Desirable to have experience in waste treatment facilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure recycling materials are sorted according to standards.
• Sort individual materials on the conveyor.
• Keep the work area tidy.
• Perform quality checks.
• Operate mobile plant after training.

Skills

Operational experience

Manual handling

Working in a waste treatment facility

Job description

Overview

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary - £26,349.18

Hours - 41.5 hours per week working on a two week shift rota (Days and Afternoons)

Days 06:00-15:00 Afternoons 15:00-Midnight Mon-Thursday

Days 06:00-14:00 Afternoons 14:00-22:00 on Friday

Location - Veolia Material Recovery Facility, Mansfield, NG19 0FL

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 groceries and well known retailers
• Resources to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

What will you be doing?

• Ensure recycling materials are separated to meet the required standards
• Sort out individual materials on the sorting conveyor
• Keep the work area and the plant clean and tidy
• Quality checks
• Operate mobile plant when required (following completion of training)

This role offers opportunities for development, including eligibility for LGV apprentice scheme after 6 months.

What are we looking for?

• Similar operational / manual handling experience
• Right to work in the UK
• Previous experience working in a waste treatment facility is desirable

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.

If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract; if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please contact your line manager or the HR team.

Job Posting End Date: 19-09-2025