Site Operative

Salary - £14.27ph plus Veolia Benefits

Hours - 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm (3.30pm finish on a Friday)

Overtime where available at x1.5 on Saturday, x2 on Sunday

Location - Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7LF - this site manufactures several different aircraft

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;

• 25 days of annual leave

• 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

Working as a team to support off site collection teams (Commercial,Hazardous, Metal Waste) by escorting them on and off sites and in the case of Hazardous waste collection assist by loading the Curtain Side HGV

Undertake the weighing of waste metal items and operate the weighbridge

Collecting dry hazardous waste bins on site and emptying them into the in-drum compactor

Recycling bins collected and taken to the yard to be emptied and segregated and the recyclates being placed in the correct collection containers and or baled utilising on site baler. Normally undertaken on a site specific tail lift vehicle.

Collecting, storing and processing non-routine waste

Recycling yard area to be maintained at a high level of cleanliness

Maintain paperwork and records of all collections from each location

Assist with large scale clearances

What Are We Looking For

Full Clean Driving Licence

FLT licence

Similar operational manual handling experience

This position is subject to satisfactory security clearance

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