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Newbury, Berkshire, England
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Newbury, Berkshire, England
Entry level
Provide customer-facing recycling services at Newbury and Padworth Household Waste Recycling Centres. Assist the public with waste disposal, operate the weighbridge and site plant, keep facilities clean, manage spillages, and support other site operations as needed. Work outdoors in all weather and perform manual handling tasks.
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Salary: £13.47 per hour, plus Veolia benefits

Hours - Full time, 47.5 per week, 7 week rolling rota on same shift pattern between 08.00 to 18.00.

Weekends and Bank Holidays included

Overtime when needed

Location: Newbury Household Waste Recycling Centre, RG20 9AG 

also covering Padworth, RG7 4JF

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 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;

  • To provide an effective and efficient recycling service to the residents in the reception of municipal refuse and recycling based at our two of our sites in Newbury and Padworth Household Waste Recycling Centre

  • To assist members of the public at the household recycling centre with waste and recycling disposal

  • Operating the weighbridge system and plant 

  • To ensure that the facility is left in a clean condition and any spillages are cleaned up before leaving the area

  • To assist with other parts of the operation as and when required

What we're looking for;

  • Previous experience within a similar customer facing operational environment

  • Manual handling experience

This role includes manual handling and working outside 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.

Veolia UK London, England Office

210 Pentonville Road, , England , GB, London, United Kingdom, N1 9

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