Waste Operations & Safety Operative (Forklift)

Veolia UK; Preston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia UK is recruiting for a hands-on operative based in Preston. The role involves assisting the chemist team with waste loading/unloading, preparing outgoing loads, and safely repacking hazardous chemical waste. This full-time post requires willingness to work outdoors and in all weather conditions.

You will operate site machinery, load/ unload bulk tanks and road tankers, and maintain safe storage. Training and development opportunities are available as part of a committed environment.

Qualifications

• Forklift truck licence (counterbalance) required.
• Manual handling, operational background and experience.
• Willingness to work outside in all weathers, handling and reprocessing various types of waste and chemicals.
• Industry/chemical waste handling experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the chemist team to inspect incoming wastes and safely load / unload vehicles.
• Prepare outgoing loads including labelling containers, banding and wrapping palletised wastes.
• Manually repack hazard chemical waste for onward disposal (potentially including the use of self-contained breathing apparatus).
• Load and unload bulk storage tanks and road tankers.
• Operate machinery including drum compactors and air powered tools.
• Maintain safe and compliant storage on site.
• Undertake general DIY and maintenance tasks as they arise.

Skills

Forklift truck licence (counterbalance

Manual handling

Outdoor work in all weathers

Waste/chemicals handling

Job description

Veolia UK is recruiting for a hands-on operative based in Preston. The role involves assisting the chemist team with waste loading/unloading, preparing outgoing loads, and safely repacking hazardous chemical waste. This full-time post requires willingness to work outdoors and in all weather conditions.

You will operate site machinery, load/ unload bulk tanks and road tankers, and maintain safe storage. Training and development opportunities are available as part of a committed environment.