Yard Operative

Veolia Group; Stewartby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health & wellbeing resources

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia Group is recruiting for an operational yard role in Stewartby, MK43 9LY. You will perform maintenance duties, bulk and repack packaged materials for treatment, and supervise drivers to ensure correct area access.

The role emphasizes health and safety, waste handling responsibilities, and compliance with environmental permits. Training and development opportunities are provided. 38 hours per week, 4 days, 7am–5pm.

Qualifications

• Experience in an operational yard setting.
• Solid understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Experience with maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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

Operational yard experience

Health & safety knowledge

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? 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 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.

Ready to see the world as we do? Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter - all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.