Recycling Operator: Hands-On Sort & Forklift Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounts

Health resources

Volunteer day

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia Group is hiring for a site operative in Sheffield to manage waste destruction, sorting, and forklift operations. The role involves safe handling of palletised waste, process machinery, and routine site cleaning.

The position requires manual task ability, attention to paperwork, and willingness to undergo training; prior recycling/warehousing experience is a plus. 40-hour week, with standard daytime shifts.

Qualifications

• 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 basis; ability to inspect incoming loads and verify paperwork.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Attend training as necessary for the role.
• Inspect incoming loads to ensure compliance with paperwork and site permit.

Skills

Forklift operation

Process machinery operation

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift truck license

Job description

Veolia Group is hiring for a site operative in Sheffield to manage waste destruction, sorting, and forklift operations. The role involves safe handling of palletised waste, process machinery, and routine site cleaning.

The position requires manual task ability, attention to paperwork, and willingness to undergo training; prior recycling/warehousing experience is a plus. 40-hour week, with standard daytime shifts.