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Yard Operative

Veolia
Recycling & Waste Management
Recycling & Waste Management
£25,880 - £30,000/Year
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Description

Location
Stewartby, MK43 9LY

Hours
38 hours per week, 4 days per week between Monday and Friday, 7am - 5pm

Salary
£13.00 per hour

About the Role
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, everyone at Veolia plays a part in working alongside communities, looking after the environment, and contributing to an inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:
- 20 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
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential

Key responsibilities include:
- Completing maintenance duties as required
- Bulking and repacking packaged material/waste for treatment and onward disposal
- Directing visiting drivers to the correct areas and acting as reversing assistant when needed
- Reporting and managing contamination, non-compliant waste/product, spills, leaks, litter, safe stacking of packaged waste, clean and well-maintained bunds, odours, or dust
- Ensuring hazardous waste is stored in accordance with the site environmental permit
- Using a 2-way radio / marine band VHF effectively

Requirements

Experience
Previous operational yard experience is essential.
Good working knowledge of Health & Safety.
Previous maintenance experience is required.

About you
You should be reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively as part of a team in a busy yard environment.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications are specified, but relevant experience and a commitment to health and safety are essential.

Expiry date: 05/11/2026
Yard Operative
Company:
Veolia
Salary:
£25,880 - £30,000/Year
Job Type:
Job, Entry Level
Location:
Central London