Waste Operative, Barrow-in-Furness

Ready to find the right role for you?Salary: £15.09ph plus Veolia benefitsHours: 40 per week - Monday to Thursday 7.30am - 4.15pm and a 3pm finish on a FridayLocation: Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1AFThis is a state-of-the-art central yard facility and the largest shipyard in the UKWhen 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, with an additional 1 day awarded for every year of service up to a maximum total of an additional 5 days.Access to our people’s pension schemeFree physiotherapy serviceDiscounts on everything from groceries to well known retailersAccess to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; soyou can lean on us whenever you need toOngoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potentialWhat will you be doing?Operating a Linde/Hyster owned fork lift truck and a tail lift vehicleCollecting waste in a variety of containers from different areas of the site and processing the wasteOperating hazardous dry waste in drum compactorCompleting daily check sheets and relevant defect sheetsAssisting with the loading and unloading of waste vehiclesSegregating and sorting waste streams in the waste yard and storage facility prior to disposalCollecting, storing and processing, non routine wasteAssisting with waste yard dutiesEscorting contractors around siteWhat are we looking for?Similar operational manual handling backgroundFull UK driving licenceDesirable - training will be providedForklift truck licenceIn Drum Compactor TrainingA basic knowledge of Health and Safety Law inc. COSHHThis position is subject to satisfactory enhanced security clearanceWhat’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. #J-18808-Ljbffr