Transfer Station Operative

Veolia; Leeds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Employee financial wellbeing support (

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health resources and support

One paid day leave to volunteer

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia in Leeds is seeking a team-oriented operative to operate plant equipment for waste handling, sorting and transfer. You will keep the yard clean, marshal vehicle movements, and support the Operations Manager in daily site operations.

Applicants should be able to work as part of a team, follow instructions and procedures, and hold loading shovel and 360 grab licences; mobile plant experience is a plus. The role is based at the Birstall site near Leeds.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate the necessary plant equipment involved in the handling, sorting and transferring of waste.
• Ensuring the yard area is kept clean and tidy.
• Marshalling vehicle movement around the site at busy times.
• Assisting the Operations Manager in day to day running of site operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Reversing assistant experience

Tools

Loading Shovel licence

360 Grab licence

Mobile plant experience

Job description

Salary: £13.58 per hour plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 42.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 07:00 to 16:00

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
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards
• 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 you will be doing;

• Operate the necessary plant equipment involved in the handling, sorting and transferring of waste
• Ensuring the yard area is kept clean and tidy
• Marshalling vehicle movement around the site at busy times
• Assisting the Operations Manager in day to day running of site operations

What we're looking for;

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

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.