Site Operative

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health, mental and financial health支支

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc is seeking a hands-on site operatives role on a full-time basis in the Preston area. You will assist the chemist team with inspecting incoming wastes and safely loading/unloading vehicles, manually repack hazardous waste, and handle bulk loads and road tankers.

The role requires forklift licensing, experience in manual handling, and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence (counterbalance) is required.
• Experience with manual handling and operational tasks is essential.
• Industry/chemical waste handling experience is desirable.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and handle various wastes and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• 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 using 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.

Skills

Forklift licence (counterbalance)

Manual handling

Waste handling experience

Operational background

Job description

• 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, 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.
  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.

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; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential