Recycling Assistant

Description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary – 32,555.21 plus bonus OTE = 37,355.21 plus Veolia benefits

Hours – 37 per week – working across 7 days per week including weekends

April – September between 07.45 – 20.15

October – March between 07.45 – 17.15

Location – Newton–le–Willows Household Waste Recycling Centre, WA12 8DN

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?

Assist members of the public at the household recycling centre with waste and recycling disposal

Ensure that the facility is left in a clean condition, removing any fly tipped waste and any spillages are cleaned up before leaving the area

Operate site mobile plant as and when required and perform routine daily checks, maintenance and cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

To ensure the health and safety of all members of the public, visitors, staff and contractors at the site

Remove any fly tipped waste from outside of the site gates and fence line and

maintain signs and notices

To assist with other parts of the operation as and when required across Merseyside and Halton

Training will be provided for CMS level 1, JCB operators and first aid.

What are we looking for?

Previous experience within a similar operational manual handling role

Good working knowledge of Health & Safety

Full driving licence is essential to get to site for the shift times and for travelling to other sites when needed

This role involves manual handling and working outdoors in all weather conditions

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.

If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.

Job Posting End Date:

12–12–2025

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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