Waste Operative

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Ready to find the right role for you? Rate: £15.19 plus Veolia benefits Hours: 40 hours per week- Monday to Friday 6am - 15:00 - 1 hour unpaid lunch Occasional bank holiday cover and weekend work Location: Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8PB 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; 22 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 Permanent opportunity to join a supportive team. What will you be doing? Working within a team of 3 operators you will be loading and unloading of curtainside vehicles when scheduled for waste transfer Transferring waste containers from various locations around the site to be prepared for waste transfer Operating machinery that will include, vertical and horizontal balers for cardboard and plastic baling, general waste compactor, pallet wrapping palletizer (training will be provided) Due to the nature of the job, there is a large degree of manual handling involved What are we looking for? Valid Forklift licence - Counterbalance Full UK driving licence Desirable - Waste background, IOSH Managing Safely qualification, or other recognised safety certification, first aid at work certified, manual handling trained. What's next? 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.