Recycling Operator: Safe Process & Forklift Tech

U816 Veolia ES (UK) Limited

Sheffield

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 36,000

Full time

3 days ago

Be an early applicant

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Volunteer day per year

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia in the United Kingdom is seeking a Waste Operative to help process and recycle incoming waste at our site in Tinsley. You will operate forklifts and process machinery safely, unload and load palletised waste, and keep the site clean on a daily basis.

The role requires willingness to undertake training, inspect loads for paperwork compliance, and follow Veolia safety, health and environmental policies. A forklift license and experience in waste management are valued.

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 compliance with paperwork and site permits.
Willingness to attend training as required for the role.

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 any training deemed necessary for the role.
Inspect incoming loads to make sure they comply with the relevant paperwork and site permit.