Transfer Station Operative

Veolia; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Transfer Station Operative in Leeds. The role involves ensuring site cleanliness, marshalling vehicles, and operating plant equipment for waste handling. Essential qualities include good communication skills and teamwork. Benefits include annual leave, a pension scheme, and training opportunities. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to work in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounts on retailers

Resources for mental and physical health

Paid volunteer day

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure the yard area is kept clean and tidy.
• Marshalling vehicle movement around the site.
• Operate necessary plant equipment for waste handling.
• Weighbridge cover.
• Assist the Site Supervisor in daily operations.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Tools

Loading Shovel

360 Grab licence

Mobile plant experience

Job description

Transfer Station Operative

Salary: £13.12 per hour plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 42.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 08:00 to 17:00

Location: Birstall, Leeds, WF17 9NF

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.

What we can offer you:

• 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 days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What will you be doing?

• Ensuring the yard area is kept clean and tidy.
• Marshalling vehicle movement around the site at busy times.
• 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.

What we're looking for;

Essential:

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

Desirable:

• Loading Shovel and/or 360 Grab licence,
• Mobile plant experience would be beneficial
• Good communication skills.
• Be able to work as part of a team.
• Reversing assistant 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.