Multi skilled recycling operative

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow?  Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold new Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste

We have an opportunity at our Linwood Transfer Station for a Multi-Skilled Recycling Operative to join our team, working 38.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. 

The salary for this role will be £27,662.00 per year, inclusive of shift allowance and participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.

     The closing date for applications is 28th November 2024. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

You will assist in the management of the Transfer Station and ensure the facilities are always operated effectively using best possible practices and with particular regard to Health & Safety and Company Policies and Procedures.

You will also operate mobile plant and be expected to report any issues or defects you find.  Please note, you may need to work at other sites in the area if required.

Our ideal Plant Operative will have:  

• General knowledge of waste and recycling.
• Knowledge and experience of plant, including forklift truck operation.
• Full UK Driving Licence
• CITB certificate in machine operation.
• Good communication and customer service skills and the willingness to assist visitors and users to the site.

To view the profile, which outlines the person specification and list of responsibilities in full, please click here.  

How to apply

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We are a Great Place to Work

There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio and the development of our growing Polymers Recycling business.

What we can offer you

We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join - take a look at our Rewards and Benefits

As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.