Traffic Controller

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

Job summary

A leading environmental services company seeks an operational staff member to control vehicle access and support various teams at their Brighton site. Candidates should have previous operational experience and good IT skills. This role offers competitive pay and benefits, including training opportunities and company discounts. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment while enjoying a fulfilling career.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries

Support for mental and physical health

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar operational role or busy manual handling experience.
• Good IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Control vehicle access to the site.
• Issue instructions to drivers entering and leaving.
• Support the leadership and operations teams.
• Perform housekeeping and light maintenance.
• Assist in Traffic Control and weighbridge roles as needed.
• Complete daily site inspections.
• Conduct daily site fire watch.

Skills

Operational experience

Good IT skills

Tools

Mobile Plant operation

Weighbridge operation

Job description

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 that includes evenings, bank holidays & weekend working

Shift Pattern:

• Winter (1st Oct - 31st Mar): AM x 4, Rest Day x 2, PM x 4, Rest Day x 2 – 06:15-14:45 / PM 09:30-18:00
• Summer (1st Apr - 30th Sep): AM x 4, Rest Day x 2, PM x 4, Rest Day x 2 – 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 groceries and well‑known retailers
• Resources to support physical, mental and financial health
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

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 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.