Yard Operative

Veolia; Houghton Conquest; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on retailers

Health & wellbeing resources

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia in Stewartby, United Kingdom, is seeking an on-site maintenance/yard operative. You will perform maintenance duties and manage waste packing for treatment, ensuring safe handling and accurate disposal.

The role runs 38 hours per week across four days (Mon–Fri, 7am–5pm). Strong health & safety knowledge and prior yard maintenance experience are essential, with site-wide safety as a top priority.

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience is essential.
• Good Health & Safety knowledge is required.
• Operational yard experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance duties.
• Bulking of packaged material / waste for treatment.
• Repacking of packaged material for onward disposal.
• Direct visiting drivers to the correct areas - acting as reversing assistant when required.
• Report and deal with contamination, non-compliant waste / product and any spills, leaks, litter, safe stacking of packaged waste, odours or dust.
• Checking that Hazardous Waste is stored in accordance with the site environmental permit.
• Use a 2-way radio / marine band VHF.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Operational yard experience

Health & safety

Job description

Salary - £13.00ph

Hours - 38 hours per week, 4 days per week between Monday and Friday. 7am - 5pm

Location - Stewartby, MK43 9LY

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 plus bank holidays
• 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

• Complete maintenance duties and as when required
• Bulking of packaged material / waste for treatment
• Repacking of packaged material for onward disposal
• Direct visiting drivers to the correct areas - acting as reversing assistant when required
• Report and deal with contamination, non-compliant waste / product and any spills, leaks, litter, safe stacking of packaged waste, clean and well maintained bunds, odours or dust
• Checking that Hazardous Waste is stored in accordance with the site environmental permit
• Use a 2-way radio / marine band VHF

What Are We Looking For

Essential

• Similar operational yard experience
• Good working knowledge of Health & safety
• Previous maintenance experience

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.