Transfer Station Operative

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. Salary: £27,500.00 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Marchwood

Hampshire

SO40 4BD

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.

As a Transfer Station Operative you’ll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. 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 plus bank holidays
• •Access to our company/people’s pension scheme
• •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
• •24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• •One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• •Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you’ll be doing;

• •Receiving, sorting, packing and storing hazardous waste materials including oils, aerosols, lithium batteries, plastic drums and general waste
• •Operating a forklift truck for loading and unloading palletised waste
• •Carrying out bulking and repacking of waste materials as directed by Site Chemists
• •Performing daily and weekly checks within the Transfer Station
• •Organising outgoing loads and scanning/uploading shipments onto internal systems
• •General housekeeping duties including sweeping, tidying bays and jet washing
• •Working in accordance with current legislation, site licence and company procedures
• •The role is 80% outdoors and 20% office based, with all training provided

What we're looking for;

• •English, Maths and IT GCSEs as a minimum, with A-levels preferable
• •Confidence using Excel spreadsheets and internal computer systems
• •Forklift truck experience is desirable but not essential
• •A strong understanding and acceptance of health and safety principles
• •Ability to read and understand Work Instructions and Risk Assessments
• •Good communication skills with the ability to work both as part of a team and on your own initiative
• •A strong work ethic with the ability to adapt to the demands of the day
• •Physical fitness and comfort with predominantly outdoor working

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.