Yard Operative

Veolia; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Shrewsbury is seeking a Yard Operator to manage the safe and effective operation of plant machinery in a busy recycling facility. This role includes responsibilities such as operating forklifts, reporting equipment issues, and ensuring cleanliness in the yard. Candidates should have manual handling experience, a full UK driving licence, and the right to work in the UK. The position offers competitive pay plus benefits, and opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave, increasing with service

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Retail discounts

Support for health issues

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in operational manual handling/yards.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Right to work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate various plant machinery safely and efficiently.
• Report equipment faults to the Yard Team Leader.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the yard.
• Assist with incoming and outgoing loads.

Skills

Operational manual handling

Forklift operation

Team collaboration

Tools

Forklift

Telehandler

Job description

Salary

£13.25p h plus Veolia benefits

Hours

37.5 per week, Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00

Location

Battlefield Plastics Recycling Facility, Battlefield Way, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3EQ

The new Plastics Recycling Facility (PRF) is designed to process up to 200,000 tonnes of non‑hazardous plastics annually. This processing includes manual separation, size reduction, automatic sorting, granulation, cleaning, washing, and either baling or bagging.

Screening will take place towards the end of January 2026. Interviews will take place in February 2026 onwards.

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 increasing by one day per year after 2 years service to a maximum of three days
• 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

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various plant machinery, including but not limited to forklifts, and loaders
• Report equipment faults and other issues to the Yard Team Leader or relevant management
• Operating fork lift trucks, telehandler and other mobile plant equipment
• Support general production business operations by assisting with various tasks, product preparation, and other areas as needed
• Maintain cleanliness, tidiness, and organization in the yard, storage and any other associated areas
• Help with incoming and outgoing loads, doing stocktakes, and keeping stock levels accurate

What are we looking for

Essential

• Similar operational manual handling / yard experience
• Right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience in a production environment
• Counterbalance fork lift or telehandler loaders

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.