Waste Operative

Veolia Energy & Utility Services UK Limited; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 16 days

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Employee discounts

Wellness resources

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia Energy & Utility Services UK Limited in Runcorn is seeking a team-focused waste operations worker on a 30-hour, four-day week. The role involves manual handling, collecting waste, loading bins, operating a forklift, baling waste and maintaining cleanliness across the waste area.

You will join a site recognised for its commitment to safe working practices and will be expected to work early and late shifts, including every third weekend and bank holidays, with 16 days’ annual leave and a

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

FLT Driver

Manual Handling

Tools

FLT (Counterbalance)

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?*Salary:** *£22,592.51 plus Veolia benefits*Hours: *30 hours per week, 4 days between 7am - 7pm. Working early and late shifts, including 1 weekend in 3 and bank holidays*Location:** *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 potential*What will you be doing:** 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*What are we looking for?** Similar operational manual handling experience* Experienced and qualified FLT Driver - B1 Counterbalance Up To 5000KG*What’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.Pay: £22,592.51 per yearWork Location: In person