Transfer Station Operative

Veolia ES Nottinghamshire Limited; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia ES Nottinghamshire Limited is seeking a hardworking operative at our Newark transfer station. You will unload and load waste vehicles and ensure waste stays within the designated bays. Training is provided for weighbridge entries and on-site permits.

Experience with Loading Shovel or 360 Excavator is advantageous, and reliable manual handling and material handling capability are essential. This role involves site duties across our Newark location with potential weekend work as rostered.

Qualifications

• Operational manual handling experience.
• Experience with material handling equipment and heavy machinery would be advantageous.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends when rostered.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load waste on vehicles and keep waste within specified bays.
• Operate on-site equipment including 360 excavator and loading shovel.
• Oversee delivery drivers and ensure site rules are followed by visitors and staff.
• Conduct daily machine checks and report defects to line manager.
• Maintain housekeeping and enter weights via weighbridge with full training provided.

Skills

Manual handling experience

Material handling equipment experience

Tools

Loading shovel licence

360 excavator licence

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?Salary - £13.71ph plus Veolia benefitsHours - 46.67 hours per weekRolling Rota - 4 days on 2 days offWeekend working and bank holidays when rostered onOvertimeLocation - Newark Transfer Station, Nottingham, NG24 2DEWhen 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 potentialWhat will you be doing?Unloading and loading of vehicles with waste and ensuring waste is kept within the specified baysIntra-site transfer of wastes using 360 Excavator and loading shovelOverseeing delivery drivers & ensure all visitors and staff abide by the site user rulesCompleting daily machine checks and highlighting/reporting defects to line managerHousekeeping, ensuring the site is kept clean and tidy at all timesEntering weights via weighbridge (Full training given)Ensuring site permit and planning permissions are adhered to all timesWhat are we looking for?Loading Shovel and 360 Excavator licence would be an advantageSimilar operational manual handling experienceMaterial handling equipment experienceWhat’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.Work Location: In person