Waste Operative

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Pension scheme access

Free physiotherapy service

Retail discounts

Wellbeing resources and support

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc in Barnard Castle is seeking an operational waste handler who will operate a transit van, manage forklift trucks and other mobile plant to ensure efficient waste collection and disposal across the site. The role involves segregation, packaging and labeling of wastes, with duties extending to removing waste materials to prevent stock build-up.

The ideal candidate will have similar manual handling experience, a valid Counterbalance forklift licence, a current

Qualifications

• Similar operational manual handling experience.
• Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence.
• Current driving licence.
• Reach FLT licence would be desirable - training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure routine collection and disposal of waste from around the site.
• Operating a transit van, Forklift trucks and other mobile plant
• Assist in the segregation, packaging and labelling of wastes
• Assist in the removal from site of all waste materials thereby reducing stock build up.
• Provide operational support across the sites within the local area as required.

Skills

Manual handling

Counterbalance forklift licence

Reach forklift licence

Driving licence

Job description

• Ensure routine collection and disposal of waste from around the site
• Operating a transit van, Forklift trucks and other mobile plant
• Assist in the segregation, packaging and labelling of wastes
• Assist in the removal from site of all waste materials thereby reducing stock build up.
• Provide operational support across the sites within the local area as required.

What are we looking for?

• Similar operational manual handling experience
• Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence
• Current driving licence
• A Reach FLT license would be desirable - training can be provided

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.

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. 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;

• 22 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 potential