Site Operative

Salary - £25,396.80 plus Veolia benefits

Hours - 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm

Overtime as and when required

Location - Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6BU

This site is an organic waste facility producing compost from waste.

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?

• Remove non-compostable materials (plastics, metals, glass) from incoming organic waste

• Patrol windrow areas to collect wind-blown litter and debris

• Inspect and clear perimeter fencing of trapped litter

• Sort contaminated materials from compost feedstock before processing

• Maintain cleanliness of access roads and pathways throughout the site

• Empty and maintain litter bins and waste collection points

• Remove foreign objects from finished compost screening areas

• Monitor drainage channels and remove blockages caused by debris

• Conduct daily site inspections to identify litter hotspots

• Assist with manual sorting at the tipping area or reception point

• Use hand tools (litter pickers, rakes, shovels) to collect waste materials

• Segregate collected materials into appropriate waste streams for disposal or recycling

• Complete daily load inspections of incoming material

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience within a similar operations manual handling environment

• Good working health & safety knowledge 

• Right to work in the UK

This position involves 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.