Team Leader

Veolia; Chieveley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in the UK is seeking a Team Leader to manage operations at their Household Waste Recycling Centre. This role offers a salary of £14.23 per hour and includes responsibilities such as providing customer service, managing a team, and ensuring site safety. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar leadership role and good knowledge of health and safety practices. The position includes generous perks like annual leave, pension scheme access, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme access

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Virtual GP access

Paid volunteering day

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience within a similar operational team leader role.
• Good working operational knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Preferred experience in waste industry and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and recycling advice to the public.
• Manage a team of operatives.
• Run the site when the supervisor is absent.

Skills

Customer service skills

Team management

IT skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

Overview

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £14.23 per hour, plus Veolia benefits
Overtime when needed

Hours: 47.5 hours per week across 5 days on a rolling rota, including weekend work. 08.00 - 18.00

Location: Veolia Household Waste Recycling Centre, Newbury, RG20 9AG

What we can offer you

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to our company/people\'s pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid day leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What will you be doing?

• Provide excellent customer service and recycling advice to the public.
• Create a safe place to visit and work.
• Manage a team of operatives.
• Run the site when the supervisor is absent.
• Open and close the site depending on which shift pattern.
• Maintain the site safety, rules and efficient use of available resources

What are we looking for?

• Experience within a similar operational team leader role
• Good IT skills
• Good working operational knowledge of Health & Safety
• Preferred experience in waste industry and customer service

Next steps

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

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.

Job Posting End Date: 03-10-2025