Waste Operative

Veolia; North East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts

Health and wellbeing resources

Training and development

Annual leave 22 days

Job summary

Veolia is recruiting for a Waste Operative at our Barnard Castle site. You will work a 40-hour week with a 5 week shift pattern, including night starts on Sundays, and cover early, day, and late shifts.

You will collect, process and manage waste, operate a transit van and forklifts, and support site operations across the local area. A current driving licence and a Counterbalance forklift licence are required, with ReachFLT training a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collecting, processing, sorting and managing customers waste.
• 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

Driving licence

Tools

Counterbalance Forklift licence

Reach FLT licence

Job description

Salary: £31,037.38 (this includes shift allowance and attendance bonus)

Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 week shift pattern

Monday to Friday - Nights start on a Sunday

Earlies - 06:00-14:30

Days - 09:30-18:00

Lates 14:00-22:30

Location: Barnard Castle, DL12 8DT

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

What will you be doing?

• Collecting, processing, sorting and managing customers waste
• 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.