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Site Operative

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Rochester, MN
Entry level
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Rochester, MN
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Operate heavy mobile plant at a waste transfer station, including front-loading shovels and 360-degree excavators. Responsibilities include loading vehicles, transporting waste, controlling vehicle movements, operating the weighbridge, maintaining and cleaning equipment, checking fluids, reporting defects, coordinating with site personnel and contractors, and maximizing outgoing material weights.
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Transfer station operative

Salary: £30,000 per annum, plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 43 hours per week, Monday to Friday 05:00 - 13:30 and 08:00 - 16:30

Required to work every other Saturday. Some bank holiday shifts may also be required, for which a day in lieu will be provided, subject to minimum staffing levels being maintained.


Location: Rochester Transfer Station, ME2 4NS


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 holiday
  • Access to our people’s pension scheme
  • Refer a driver to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000
  • 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
  • Stream - Employee financial well-being support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards

What you will be doing;


  • Operate the Front Loading Shovel and 360-degree Excavator to transport waste safely competently on completion of relevant training
  • Routine maintenance and cleaning of mobile plant and equipment, including oils and water checks and reporting defects
  • Liaise with site personnel, contractors, tipping authorities and members of the haulage department
  • To ensure that outgoing weights of material are maximised
  • Loading of vehicles with waste
  • Control vehicle movements
  • Operate the weighbridge

What we are looking for;


  • Previous experience within a similar operational environment
  • Mobile Plant licence/s - loading shovel or 360 excavator
  • Full UK driving licence

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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