Machine/Recycling Operative

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: £36,641.28 per annum, plus Veolia benefits</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours: 48 hours per week - Monday to Friday 07:00 to 16:00</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Cardiff, CF37 5YL</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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. With one of the largest growing fleets in the UK, our drivers are pivotal to delivering essential</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">services. They work hard to serve their local communities and make a positive impact every day. 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.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">What we can offer you;</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">20 days of annual leave</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Access to our company pension scheme</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">One paid day's leave every year to volunteer and support your community</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potentialWhat you'll be doing;</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Operating loading shovel and 360 material handler</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Feeding picking line</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Inspecting incoming loads for prohibited waste</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Reporting defect on plant</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Daily pre-use inspections</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working around moving vehicles with a traffic management system</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Assisting with housekeeping and fire prevention</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working in accordance with environmental permit, policies and Business Management systemsWhat we're looking for;</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Essential:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience operating mobile plant in a waste management, recycling or similar industrial environment</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Loading shovel and/or 360 material handler certification</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good understanding of health and safety within an operational environment.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ability to inspect incoming waste loads</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ability to work safely around moving vehicles and fixed plant within a busy transfer station</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Willingness to undertake daily housekeeping duties and maintain high standards of site cleanliness</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ability to work effectively as part of a team</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Willingness to undertake any training required for the role</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ability to carry out daily pre-use inspections and report plant defects promptlyDesirable:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous experience working at a waste transfer station, recycling facility or similar operation</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Clamp truck licence</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Knowledge of waste acceptance procedures</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience loading walking floor trailersWhat's next?</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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</p>