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Yard Operative
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Location

London

Type

full-time

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Salary: £28,000 plus Veolia benefits
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week

8am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Overtime when needed 

Covering annual leave which may include shift work

Location: Dagenham Plastics, RM9 6LF

This site is a milk bottle recycling facility that uses state-of-the-art technology to wash and decontaminate used milk bottles into resin that can be reused into milk bottle manufacturing, closing the loop on this high value waste stream. 

This site operates 24 hours per day, 5 days a week. 

What we can offer you;

- 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

- 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?

  • Ensure that waste is maintained on site 

  • Unloading / loading vehicles using counter balance forklift and clamp. i.e Incoming and outgoing bales , Chemical IBC’s, FIBC  etc 

  • Loading tankers and BIB’s 

  • Loading of 1 tonne FIBC bags. i.e Purge, FG Pellets , Colour flakes etc

  • Ensure all paperwork is completed correctly 

  • Housekeeping duties - keeping the yard and office clean and tidy

  • Yard organisation and storage control

  • Covering holidays where necessary which will include shift work.

What are we looking for?

  • Previous operational / manual handling experience

  • B1 Counterbalance Up To 5000KG (attachment forks desirable)

  • Flexibility on working hours 

  • Pro-activity in pre-empting and resolving issues 

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’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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Operational Experience,Manual Handling,Counterbalance Forklift,Flexibility,Proactivity

About Veolia

Partenaire des territoires, Veolia propose des solutions pour la gestion de l'eau, des déchets et de l'énergie qui participent au développement durable des villes et des industries. A travers ses trois activités complémentaires, Veolia contribue à développer l'accès aux ressources pour tous, à préserver les ressources disponibles et à les renouveler.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Environmental Services

What you'll do

  • The Yard Operative will ensure that waste is maintained on site and will be responsible for unloading and loading vehicles using a counterbalance forklift. Additional duties include housekeeping and yard organization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Yard Operative do at Veolia?

As a Yard Operative at Veolia, you will: the Yard Operative will ensure that waste is maintained on site and will be responsible for unloading and loading vehicles using a counterbalance forklift. Additional duties include housekeeping and yard organization..

Why join Veolia as a Yard Operative?

Veolia is a leading Environmental Services company.

Is the Yard Operative position at Veolia remote?

The Yard Operative position at Veolia is based in London, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Yard Operative position at Veolia?

You can apply for the Yard Operative position at Veolia directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Veolia on their website.