Recycling & Waste Processing 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

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.