Waste Operative

Veolia Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

16 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia is looking for a hands-on FLT Driver to join the Runcorn waste operations. You will collect waste from designated stations, load bins into tipper skips and help maintain a clean, compliant work area.

Candidates should have manual handling experience and be qualified FLT drivers (B1 Counterbalance up to 5000kg). Shifts include early/late hours and one weekend in three, with a 30-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Similar operational manual handling experience.
• Experienced and qualified FLT Driver - B1 Counterbalance Up To 5000KG.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team to collect waste from designation waste stations.
• Manually pulling bins and loading them in tipper skips and tipping into correct waste stream.
• Loading/unloading trailers via FLT.
• Baling various waste streams.
• Maintaining the highest standard of cleanliness within the waste area.
• Handling and disposing of Confidential and Hazardous waste.
• Ensuring accurate completion of area logbooks

Skills

Manual handling experience

FLT driving

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?Salary: £22,592.51 plus Veolia benefitsHours: 30 hours per week, 4 days between 7am - 7pm. Working early and late shifts, including 1 weekend in 3 and bank holidaysLocation: Runcorn, WA7 3BE - This facility bottles, cans and kegs Guinness.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;- 16 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; soyou can lean on us whenever you need to- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potentialWhat will you be doing:Working as part of a team to collect waste from designation waste stationsManually pulling bins and loading them in tipper skips and tipping into correct waste streamLoading/unloading trailers via FLTBaling Various waste streamsMaintaining the highest standard of cleanliness within the waste areaHandling and disposing of Confidential and Hazardous wasteEnsuring accurate completion of area logbooksWhat are we looking for?Similar operational manual handling experienceExperienced and qualified FLT Driver - B1 Counterbalance Up To 5000KGWhat’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.