Waste Operative

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Salary: £26,994.24 plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday
- Friday 6am - 2.45pm

Location: Batley, WF17 9XA
- this site specifies in paint and coatings

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.

• 25 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

• Being a Veolia representative in a client facing environment
• Ensure the collection and processing of customer generated waste including de-packing material, sorting recyclable items and labelling outgoing loads
• Safe use of the operational machinery (training provided)
• Carry out housekeeping of operational areas on an ongoing basis
• Possible work at other sites located within one hour of this location (transport can be provided).

• Previous experience within a similar operational manual handling role
• Exceptional levels of customer service
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety

• FLT licence, IOSH qualification, transportation of dangerous good knowledge and hazardous waste experience.

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.

If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.

Job Posting End Date: 20-01-2026