Traffic Controller

Veolia; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Waste Management Operative in Brighton. You will manage vehicle access, support the leadership team, and perform various housekeeping tasks. Ideal candidates have previous experience in operational roles and good IT skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £24,661.32 plus benefits. Applications close on 10-12-2025.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts from various retailers

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar operational role or busy manual handling experience is required.
• A good understanding of IT for document and spreadsheet management is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Safely control access of vehicles into Tipping Hall areas.
• Issue driving instructions for vehicles on site.
• Support the leadership and operational teams.
• Perform housekeeping and light maintenance.
• Provide cover during operational breaks.
• Conduct daily inspections and report problems.
• Complete site fire watch daily.

Skills

Previous experience in operational role

Good IT skills (word processing, spreadsheets)

Tools

Mobile Plant operation

Weighbridge operation

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £24,661.32 plus Veolia benefits

Location: Brighton Material Recovery Facility, BN1 7BB

Hours: Average 37.33pw - Working to a seasonal rota/shift system which includes evenings, bank holidays & weekend working

Winter (1st October - 31st March)

AM x 4, Rest Day x 2, PM x 4, Rest Day x 2 Shift Pattern

06:15-14:45 / PM 09:30-18:00

Summer (1st April - 30th September)

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

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?

• 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.

What are we looking for?

• 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

What's next?

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:

10-12-2025