Location
Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5NQ

Hours
40 hours per week, 08:00-16:30 Monday to Friday, with overtime when needed on Saturdays

Salary
£13.25 per hour

About the Role
Join Veolia and help the world take better care of its resources while contributing to a sustainable future. In this role, you will assist the chemist team by inspecting incoming wastes and safely loading and unloading vehicles. You will prepare outgoing loads by labelling containers, banding, and wrapping palletised wastes. The role involves manually repacking hazardous chemical waste for onward disposal, which may include the use of self-contained breathing apparatus. You will also load and unload bulk storage tanks and road tankers, operate machinery such as drum compactors and air-powered tools, maintain safe and compliant storage on site, and undertake general DIY and maintenance tasks as they arise. Veolia offers a supportive and inclusive culture with ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

Benefits
20 days of annual leave (increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 25 days), access to a people’s pension scheme, free physiotherapy service, discounts on groceries and well-known retailers, and a range of resources to support your physical, mental, and financial health.

Experience
Forklift truck licence (counterbalance) is required. Experience in manual handling and operational roles is essential. Industry or chemical waste handling experience is desirable.

About you
You must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions, handling and reprocessing various types of waste and chemicals. A proactive and safety-conscious attitude is important to maintain compliance and support site operations.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications are specified beyond the forklift licence; however, relevant experience and a commitment to safety and teamwork are essential.