Traffic Controller

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Brighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Brighton is seeking an employee to manage vehicle access, maintain cleanliness, and conduct inspections. Suitable candidates should have prior operational experience, good IT skills, and the ability to support site operations effectively. This role includes shifts and offers a variety of benefits, including annual leave and health resources.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave

Access to the pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Access to health support resources

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy manual handling operational role is essential.
• Good IT skills with word processing and spreadsheets are required.

Responsibilities

• Control vehicle access to the site and direct drivers.
• Support the MRF and WTS teams.
• Maintain cleanliness of the Tipping Halls and external areas.
• Conduct daily site inspections and fire watches.

Skills

Previous experience in operational roles

Good IT skills (word processing, spreadsheets)

Tools

Mobile Plant operation (loading shovels, excavators, forklifts)

Weighbridge operation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Safely controlling Veolia, third-party waste collection authority and commercial vehicles access into and out of both Tipping Hall areas on Site
• Issue instructions to drivers of vehicles entering and leaving site/tipping halls
• Provide support to the leadership team, Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) team and Waste Transfer Station (WTS) team
• Housekeeping and light maintenance (cleaning, litter picking, painting, etc.) of the Tipping Halls and external areas of the site
• Provide cover during breaks to assist the site operations, particularly in Traffic Control, Weighbridge and Mobile Plant roles (subject to training provided)
• Completing daily site inspections and reporting defects/issues as required
• Completing the daily site fire watch before the site closes each day

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. 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.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar operational role / busy manual handling type of experience
• Good IT skills (word processing, spreadsheets)

Desirable:

• Experience operating Mobile Plant (loading shovels, excavators, forklifts)
• Weighbridge experience

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

Working Hours

AM x 4, Rest Day x 2, PM x 4, Rest Day x 2. Shift Pattern 06:15‑14:45 / PM 13:30‑22:00

Benefits

• 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

About Veolia

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.