Site Operative

Veolia Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,272,000 - 43,648,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts

Health resources

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia Preston is recruiting for a manual waste operative to support the chemist team. You will assist with inspecting incoming wastes, loading/unloading vehicles, and preparing outgoing loads while maintaining safety on site.

The role requires a forklift licence, ability to work outdoors in all weathers, and a willingness to handle various waste and chemicals. Training and progression opportunities are on offer.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence (counterbalance) is required.
• Experience with manual handling and operating in industrial settings.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience with industry/chemical waste handling is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming wastes with the chemist team and load/unload vehicles.
• Prepare outgoing loads including labeling and pallet wrapping.
• Repack hazardous chemical waste for disposal using safety equipment when required.
• Load/unload bulk storage tanks and road tankers.
• Operate drum compactors and air-powered tools and maintain on-site storage safety.
• Undertake general DIY and maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Forklift licence

Manual handling

Outdoor work

Waste handling experience

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: £13.25ph Hours: 40 per week. 08:00-16:30 Monday to Friday Overtime when needed on a Saturday Location: Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5NQ

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 (goes up 1 day per year of service to a max of 25 days)
• Access to our people’s pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing

• Assist the chemist team to inspect incoming wastes and safely load / unload vehicles
• Prepare outgoing loads including labelling containers, banding and wrapping palletised wastes
• Manually repack hazard chemical waste for onward disposal (potentially including the use of self-contained breathing apparatus)
• Load and unload bulk storage tanks and road tankers
• Operate machinery including drum compactors and air powered tools
• Maintain safe and compliant storage on site
• Undertake general DIY and maintenance tasks as they arise

What we're looking for

• Forklift truck licence (counterbalance)
• Similar manual handling, operational background and experience
• Willingness to work outside in all weathers, handling and reprocessing various types of waste and chemicals
• Industry/chemical waste handling experience is desirable

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.

Who is Veolia?

Ready to see the world as we do? 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.