Waste Operative

Veolia Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

20 days annual leave

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Health & wellbeing resources

Job summary

Veolia Group in Herriard, Nr Basingstoke, is hiring for a plant operative to support the Oversize picking station. The role runs Mon-Fri, 45 hours a week, with overtime as required.

You will help separate materials to standards, hand-pick items from the conveyor, and keep the area clean while supporting daily maintenance. We offer 20 days of annual leave, a pension, private health services, staff discounts and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar manufacturing or plant operations setting.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in maintaining the efficient running of the Oversize picking station.
• Ensure materials are separated to meet the required standards.
• Handpick individual materials off the sorting conveyor as directed.
• Ensure the work area is kept in a clean and tidy condition during and at the end of the working day.
• Undertake cleaning duties of the plant when required.
• Provide support with daily routine maintenance of the plant.

Skills

Plant operations

Safety protocols

Manufacturing exp

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?Salary - £12.71ph plus Veolia benefitsHours - 45 hours per week - Monday to Friday 7.00am - 4.30pmOvertime as and when requiredLocation -Herriard, Nr Basingstoke, RG25 2NSThe site handles 100,000 tonnes of green waste and produces 45,000 tonnes of quality Compost which is nestled in a pretty wooded area. The facility also bags its products for retail sales.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;- 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?Support the team in maintaining the efficient running of the Oversize picking stationEnsure materials are separated to meet the required standardsHandpick individual materials off the sorting conveyor as directedEnsure the work area is kept in a clean and tidy condition during and at the end of the working dayUndertake cleaning duties of the plant when requiredProvide support with daily routine maintenance of the plantTo be able to cover for other positions within LBW i.e litter picking dutiesWhat are we looking for?Previous experience in a similar manufacturing or plant operations settingStrong understanding of workplace health and safety protocolsWhat’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