Transfer Station Operative

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Birstall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a candidate to operate plant equipment involved in waste management. The ideal applicant should have good communication skills, be able to work in a team, and follow instructions effectively. The role offers benefits like 20 days of annual leave and continuous training opportunities, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Mental and physical health resources

One paid day leave to volunteer

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Follow instructions, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant equipment for waste handling and sorting.
• Weighbridge cover.
• Assist the Site Supervisor in daily operations.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

Tools

Loading Shovel licence

360 Grab licence

Mobile plant experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Operate the necessary plant equipment involved in the handling, sorting and transferring of waste.
• Weighbridge cover.
• Assisting the Site Supervisor in day to day running of site operations.

Essential qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Be able to work as part of a team.
• Follow instructions, policies and procedures.

Desirable qualifications

• Loading Shovel and/or 360 Grab licence.
• Mobile plant experience would be beneficial.
• Reversing assistant experience.

Application

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

Company culture & benefits

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.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

• 20 days of annual leave.
• Access to our company 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; so you can lean on us whenever you need to.
• One paid day leave every year to volunteer and support your community.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.