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Salary: £27,749.63 plus Veolia benefits
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week

5 days per week, rotating shifts (06:00 -14:30 / 14:00 - 22:30 / 22:00 - 06:30)

Overtime when needed

Location: Dagenham Plastics, RM9 6LF

This site is a milk bottle recycling facility that uses state-of-the-art technology to wash and decontaminate used milk bottles into resin that can be reused into milk bottle manufacturing, closing the loop on this high value waste stream.

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 plus bank holidays

- 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?

• Ensure that waste is maintained on site
  
• Unloading / loading vehicles using counter balance forklift and clamp. i.e Incoming and outgoing bales , Chemical IBC's, FIBC etc
  
• Loading tankers and BIB's
  
• Loading of 1 tonne FIBC bags. i.e Purge, FG Pellets , Colour flakes etc
  
• Ensure all paperwork is completed correctly
  
• Housekeeping duties - keeping the yard and office clean and tidy
  
• Yard organisation and storage control
  
• Covering holidays where necessary which will include shift work.
  

What are we looking for?

• Previous operational / manual handling experience
  
• B1 Counterbalance Up To 5000KG (attachment forks desirable)
  
• Flexibility on working hours
  
• Pro-activity in pre-empting and resolving issues
  
• Strong team player who works as part of a team and independently
  

The site operates 24 hours per day, 5 days a week.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.