Traffic Controller

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

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Lewes seeks an operational role focused on controlling waste collection vehicle access and providing essential support to the team. The position requires prior experience in a similar role and good IT skills. Join a company committed to making a difference with a supportive and inclusive workplace. Competitive salary and generous benefits package included.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and other retailers

Resources for wellbeing

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Control access to waste collection authority and commercial vehicles.
• Issue instructions to drivers entering and leaving site.
• Assist the leadership and MRF teams.
• Housekeeping and light maintenance of tipping halls.
• Provide cover during breaks for traffic control roles.
• Complete daily site inspections.
• Conduct the daily site fire watch before closure.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar operational role

Good IT skills (word processing, spreadsheets)

Tools

Experience operating mobile plant

Job description

Salary

£24,661.32 plus Veolia benefits

Location

Brighton Material Recovery Facility, BN1 7BB

Hours

Average 37.33 pw – Seasonal rota/shift system including evenings, bank holidays & weekends. Shift patterns: Winter (Oct‑Mar): AM x 4, Rest x 2, PM x 4, Rest x 2 – 06:15‑14:45 / PM 09:30‑18:00. Summer (Apr‑Sep): AM x 4, Rest x 2, PM x 4, Rest x 2 – 06:15‑14:45 / PM 13:30‑22:00.

What we can offer you

• 20 days of annual leave
• Access to our pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on groceries and other retailers
• Resources for physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• 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, MRF team and WTS team
• Housekeeping and light maintenance (cleaning, litter picking, painting, etc.) of the tipping halls and external areas
• Provide cover during breaks to assist traffic control, weighbridge and mobile plant roles (training provided)
• Complete daily site inspections and report defects/issues as required
• Complete the daily site fire watch before site closure each day

What are we looking for

• Previous experience in a similar operational role or 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 – we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025, reflecting our commitment to people and rewarding careers.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey and offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer interviews to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who opt‑in to the scheme, meeting minimum criteria for our roles.

We commit to fair treatment without discrimination and a diverse inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Job Posting End Date: 10‑12‑2025