Transfer Station Operative

Transfer Station Operative

Salary: £28,282.80 per annum, plus Veolia benefits and pension

Hours: 42 hours per week 07:00am to 16:00pm Monday to Thursday & 07:00am to 15:30pm Friday

Location: Durham Waste Transfer Station, Garmondsway, Ferryhill, DL17 9DTD

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. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. 

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 

• Access to our company 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

• 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;

• Book loads in and out of the Transfer Station via the Weighbridge

• Operate the Loading Shovel and/or 360-degree Grab to load waste

• Routine pre-use checks of mobile plant and equipment, including oils and water checks and reporting defects

• Liaise with site personnel, contractors, tipping authorities and members of the service team

• Complete machine/plant hours, defect sheets and other related paperwork

• Ensure that the correct waste types are accepted and any non-conforming wastes are reported and dealt with accordingly

• Carry out quality checks on the outgoing material to ensure that it meets specifications

• Ensure that outgoing load weights are maximised

• You may be required by the Company to work at a different location than your normal place of work, from time to time, where it is reasonable and practical to do so.

What we're looking for;

• Previous experience within a similar operational environment

• Mobile plant licence

• Full UK driving licence and own transport due to the location of the site

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.