Recycling Operative

Veolia; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £12.70 per hour, plus Veolia benefits

Hours: Monday - Friday 42.5 hours per week 08:00 - 17:00 (including 30 min unpaid break)

Bank holiday working

Overtime when needed

Location: Padworth, Reading, RG7 4JF



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's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.



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
  
• Access to our company pension scheme
  
• 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
  
• One paid day’s leave every year to volunteer and support your community
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  

What you'll be doing:

• Provide support across operations at Padworth Material Recovery Facility and Waste Transfer Station
  
• Control all traffic movements in and out of the tipping hall
  
• Site cleaning tasks
  
• Weighbridge position to be covered in event of absence
  
• Complete all relevant paperwork
  

What we're looking for:

• Similar operational manual handling experience
  
• Good working health & safety knowledge
  
• This role will suit people who like working outside in all weather conditions.
  

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

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. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.

Job Posting End Date:
08-04-2025