Site Operative

Veolia; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia is seeking dedicated individuals for a full-time role at the Newbury Household Waste Recycling Centre. The position involves assisting the public with waste disposal and ensuring a clean facility. Join a leading company recognized for its commitment to diversity and employee well-being.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing operational environment.
• Manual handling experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective recycling service to residents.
• Assist public with waste and recycling disposal.
• Operate the weighbridge system.

Skills

Customer service

Manual handling

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Rate of pay - £12.70ph plus Veolia benefits

Hours - Full time, 47.5 per week, 7 week rolling rota on same shift pattern between 08.00 to 18.00.

Weekends included

Location: Newbury Household Waste Recycling Centre, RG20 9AG



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

- 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




What will you be doing?

• To provide an effective and efficient recycling service to the residents of Berkshire in the reception of municipal refuse and recycling based at our two of our sites in Newbury and Padworth Household Waste Recycling Centre.
  
• To assist members of the public at the household recycling centre with waste and recycling disposal
  

• Operating the weighbridge system and plant
  
• To ensure that the facility is left in a clean condition and any spillages are cleaned up before leaving the area
  
• To assist with other parts of the operation as and when required
  

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience within a similar customer facing operational environment
  
• Manual handling experience
  

What's next?



Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.



We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.



We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.



We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.



We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.



If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.





Job Posting End Date:

02-06-2025

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.