Transfer Station Operative

Veolia Group; Marchwood; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Retailer discounts

Health and well-being resources

24h virtual GP for you and family

Volunteer day

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia is looking for a Transfer Station Operative in Marchwood to handle hazardous waste materials and support site operations. The role involves receiving, sorting, packing, and storing materials and may include forklift duties, bulking, and repacking under site chemists’ direction.

The position requires GCSEs in English, Maths and IT, with preferable A-levels, and a strong emphasis on health and safety. Training, outdoor work, and a supportive team culture are provided.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English, Maths and IT are required, with A-levels preferable.
• Proficiency with Excel and internal systems is expected.
• Forklift truck experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong health and safety understanding is required.
• Ability to read Work Instructions and Risk Assessments; good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, sorting, packing and storing hazardous waste materials including oils, aerosols, lithium batteries, plastic drums and general waste.
• Operating a forklift truck for loading and unloading palletised waste.
• Carrying out bulking and repacking of waste materials as directed by Site Chemists.
• Performing daily and weekly checks within the Transfer Station.
• Organising outgoing loads and scanning/uploading shipments onto internal systems.
• General housekeeping duties including sweeping, tidying bays and jet washing.
• Working in accordance with current legislation, site licence and company procedures.

Skills

English GCSEs

Maths GCSEs

IT GCSEs

Health and safety awareness

Strong communication

Education

A-levels preferable

Tools

Forklift truck experience

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? .Salary: £27,500.00 per annum plus Veolia benefits Hours: 40 hours per week Location: Marchwood Hampshire SO40 4BD 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.

Transfer Station Operative

As a Transfer Station Operative you’ll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all.

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:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to our company/people’s 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
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• 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’ll be doing:

• Receiving, sorting, packing and storing hazardous waste materials including oils, aerosols, lithium batteries, plastic drums and general waste
• Operating a forklift truck for loading and unloading palletised waste
• Carrying out bulking and repacking of waste materials as directed by Site Chemists
• Performing daily and weekly checks within the Transfer Station
• Organising outgoing loads and scanning/uploading shipments onto internal systems
• General housekeeping duties including sweeping, tidying bays and jet washing
• Working in accordance with current legislation, site licence and company procedures

What we’re looking for:

• English, Maths and IT GCSEs as a minimum, with A-levels preferable
• Confidence using Excel spreadsheets and internal computer systems
• Forklift truck experience is desirable but not essential
• A strong understanding and acceptance of health and safety principles
• Ability to read and understand Work Instructions and Risk Assessments
• Good communication skills with the ability to work both as part of a team and on your own initiative
• A strong work ethic with the ability to adapt to the demands of the day
• Physical fitness and comfort with predominantly outdoor working

The role is 80% outdoors and 20% office based, with all training provided.

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.

Ready to see the world as we do? Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.

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.