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About this Waste Operative role at Veolia

Veolia · Onsite · Basingstoke

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Salary - £12.71ph plus Veolia benefits

Hours - 45 hours per week - Monday to Friday 7.00am - 4.30pm

Overtime as and when required

Location -Herriard, Nr Basingstoke, RG25 2NS

The site handles 100,000 tonnes of green waste and produces 45,000 tonnes of quality Compost which is nestled in a pretty wooded area.  The facility also bags its products for retail sales.

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;

- 20 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?

  • Support the team in maintaining the efficient running of the Oversize picking station

  • Ensure materials are separated to meet the required standards 

  • Handpick individual materials off the sorting conveyor as directed

  • Ensure the work area is kept in a clean and tidy condition during and at the end of the working day

  • Undertake cleaning duties of the plant when required

  • Provide support with daily routine maintenance of the plant

  • To be able to cover for other positions within LBW i.e litter picking duties

What are we looking for?

  • Previous experience in a similar manufacturing or plant operations setting

  • Strong understanding of workplace health and safety protocols

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.

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About Veolia

Ready to see the world as we do? Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.

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