Recycling Operator

Veolia Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days leave

Pension scheme

Discounts

Wellbeing resources

Volunteer day

Training opportunities

Job summary

Veolia UK is recruiting for a Waste Operative at our Tinsley site (S9 5DL). The role offers 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with a salary of £27,684.80 per year and a range of benefits.

You will be responsible for handling waste, operating forklift trucks and process machinery, maintaining site cleanliness, and completing required training. The position requires reliability, a willingness to work outdoors, and a focus on health and safety.

Qualifications

• Essential: Ability to operate process machinery and forklift trucks.
• Capability to perform manual tasks including de-packing material and sorting recyclable items.
• Willingness to carry out general site cleaning on a daily basis; attend training as required.
• Desirable: Previous experience in recycling or waste management; valid forklift license/certification; knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the destruction and recycling of incoming waste by de-packing material and sorting recyclable items.
• Unload / load vehicles containing palletised waste.
• Carry out the safe operation of the process machinery and forklift trucks.
• Carry out general site cleaning on a daily basis.
• Attend any training deemed necessary for the role.
• Inspect incoming loads to ensure compliance with paperwork and site permits.
• Undertake tasks in line with Veolia Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift trucks

Process machinery

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £27,684.80 per annum, plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Location: Tinsley S9 5DL

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. With one of the largest growing fleets in the UK, our drivers are pivotal to delivering essential services. They work hard to serve their local communities and make a positive impact every day. 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 company pension scheme
• 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
• One paid day's leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you’ll be doing

• Ensure the destruction and recycling of incoming waste, by de-packing material and sorting each recyclable item
• Unload / load vehicles containing palletised waste
• Carry out the safe operation of the process machinery and fork lift trucks.
• Carry out general site cleaning on a daily basis
• To attend any training deemed necessary for the role.
• Inspect incoming loads to make sure they comply with the relevant paperwork and site permit
• Undertake all tasks in accordance with Veolia Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental policies and Business Management System

What we’re looking for

• Essential: Ability to operate process machinery and forklift trucks safely
• Capability to perform manual tasks including de-packing material and sorting recyclable items
• Willingness to carry out general site cleaning on a daily basisAbility to inspect incoming loads and verify compliance with paperwork and site permits
• Willingness to attend training as required for the role
• Desirable: Previous experience in a recycling or waste management environment
• Valid forklift truck license/certification
• Knowledge of waste types and recycling processes
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in an operational environment
• Experience working in a similar operational role
• Familiarity with quality management systems
• Good attention to detail for inspection tasks

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.

Ready to see the world as we do? Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.