Recycling Operative

7 days ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Veolia Full time

Recycling Operative

**Salary**: £27,006.75 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 48 hours per week rotating shifts Monday - Friday 6am - 4pm

Location: Cardiff, CF37 5YN

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. It’s why we’re looking for someone who sees the world in a similar way to take up an exciting recycling operative role in our Cardiff team.

Because of our responsibility when it comes to leading change, resourcing takes every single one of us, and this is how you can play your part. And if you're keen to see how far you can go, this role will suit you perfectly.

It doesn’t matter if 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 in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture

What will you be doing?
- Remove waste from the designated waste bays.
- Transfer waste materials.
- Use of a counter balance ( Fork lift Truck ) for the transport of waste materials / bins.
- Use of baler & loading shovel.
- Maintaining overall cleanliness of the site.
- Report all service and safety concerns.
- Check equipment and mobile plant before using them.
- Keep the site clean and tidy.
- Inspecting waste received at the Waste Transfer Stations.
- Minor maintenance to plant equipment such as bulb changes and oil level check.
- Complete and report the daily and weekly cleaning and maintenance of the Mobile Plant.
- Plant operation (where trained)

What are we looking for?
- Forklift (counterbalance) licence or experience would be advetangerous
- Basic understanding of Health & Safety
- Previous experience in a similar role would be beneficial
- Ability to work well as part of a team

Our promise to you

Here at Veolia, we know that a genuinely good role goes both ways.

So alongside your salary or hourly rate you will receive 20 days holiday and an extensive benefits package which includes our People’s Pension, alongside a range of employee discounts. Also to help you further, we provide mental health and financial support, so you can lean on us whenever you need to.

Here at Veolia, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £27,006.75 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Reference ID: JR6113



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