Baler Operative

Salary - £27,300 plus Veolia benefits 

Location - Battlefield Plastics Recycling Facility, Shrewsbury, SY1 3EQ 

Hours - 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00

Date pending - this will then go to 3 shifts that will be 6am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm and 10pm - 6am on a rotating basis, changing shifts every week.  The shift allowance rate for any anti-social hours worked is to be confirmed.

The new Plastics Recycling Facility (PRF) is designed to process up to 200,000 tonnes of non-hazardous plastics annually. This processing includes manual separation, size reduction, automatic sorting, granulation, cleaning, washing, and either baling or bagging.

What we can offer you;

• 20 days of annual leave increasing by one day per year after 2 years service to a maximum of three days.

• 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?

• You will be operating and maintaining a baler to compact recyclable materials into blocks which can easily be stacked, loaded and transported.

• Baling and sorting recyclable materials from conveyors and storage bunkers

• Control quality to ensure proper bale weight, density, and binding

• Carry out first line maintenance routines

• Assist with sorting and baling of materials for storage

• Operating a mobile plant to load materials into containers and onto curtain sided vehicles

• Select and install machine components such as baling wire and cutters, according to specifications using hand tools

What are we looking for?

• A good knowledge of health and safety 

• Previous experience in a similar operational role using machinery is desirable

• Previous experience within the waste and resource industry is desirable

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.