Multiskilled Operative

U816 Veolia ES (UK) Limited

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Thamesmead Until 9/29/2026 First posted July 31, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Multi Skilled Operative

Salary: £37,578.32 per annum

Shifts: 4 days on, 2 days off

Location:  Nathan Way, Thamesmead, SE28 0AB

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

  • Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards

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 you'll be doing;

  • Compliance with all Health and Safety policies and procedures

  • Safe operation of the site, inclusive of personnel, and static/mobile equipment

  • Compliance with the Site Licence and Management contract

  • Control of traffic in/out the Transfer Station

  • Compliance with all Veolia policies and procedures

  • Monitor the quality of products to ensure that they meet pre-set specifications

  • Load vehicles on the Transfer Station from the allocated waste stream

  • Extraction of recyclable material from incoming waste

  • Operate road sweeper machine to assist with site cleaning

  • Assist with the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians on site.

  • The above is not an exhaustive list and you will be required to carry out other reasonable tasks as and when required by the site management

What we're looking for;

Essential:

  • Wheeled Loading Shovel certificate

  • 360 Excavator certificate

  • Proactive attitude to Health and Safety

  • Ability to optimise productivity

  • Able to use your initiative

  • Able to work as a member of a team

  • Ability to work to input and output standards

  • Be assertive

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.

About this role

Summary

Operate site equipment, ensure safety, manage waste and recycling processes.

Job title

Multiskilled Operative

Experience level

null

Industry

waste management

Location requirements

Thamesmead, no remote work allowed

Salary

£38k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

wheeled loading shovel360 excavatorproactive health and safety

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

health and safetywheeled loading shovelexcavatorsite operation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site