Transfer Station Operative

Veolia; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Training and development

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a site operative at Newark Transfer Station, Nottingham, NG24 2DE. The role involves unloading/loading waste, operating a 360 Excavator and loading shovel, and supervising drivers.

You will perform routine checks and keep the site tidy, with weighbridge data entry and compliance with permits. Offered is a 46.67-hour week at £13.71 per hour, with 20 days leave, pension access, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Loading shovel and 360 Excavator licences are advantageous.
• Experience with manual handling on industrial sites.
• Experience operating weighbridge systems.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load vehicles with waste while keeping waste in bays.
• Transfer waste within site using 360 Excavator and loading shovel.
• Oversee delivery drivers and ensure site visitors abide by rules.
• Perform daily machine checks and report defects to supervisor.
• Maintain clean and tidy site at all times.
• Enter weights via weighbridge; full training provided.
• Ensure site permits and planning permissions are followed.

Skills

Manual handling experience

Site safety awareness

Education

Loading Shovel licence

360 Excavator licence

Weighbridge operation experience

Job description

Salary - £13.71ph plus Veolia benefits

Hours - 46.67 hours per week

Rolling Rota - 4 days on 2 days off

Weekend working and bank holidays when rostered on

Overtime

Location - Newark Transfer Station, Nottingham, NG24 2DE

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.

Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

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?

• Unloading and loading of vehicles with waste and ensuring waste is kept within the specified bays
• Intra-site transfer of wastes using 360 Excavator and loading shovel
• Overseeing delivery drivers & ensure all visitors and staff abide by the site user rules
• Completing daily machine checks and highlighting/reporting defects to line manager
• Housekeeping, ensuring the site is kept clean and tidy at all times
• Entering weights via weighbridge (Full training given)
• Ensuring site permit and planning permissions are adhered to all times

What are we looking for?

• Loading Shovel and 360 Excavator licence would be an advantage
• Similar operational manual handling experience
• Material handling equipment experience

What's next?

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.