Salary -  £18.50ph plus Veolia benefits  

Hours - 40 per week, Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00

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

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.

Screening will take place towards the end of December 2025

Interviews will take place in January 2026

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?

• Assist plant management in controlling the day to day production running of the site

• Assign tasks and delegate responsibilities to shift personnel

• Ensure all directly reporting operatives, comply with company and Health and Safety Standards

• Undertake all tasks in accordance with the companies Quality and Environmental Management System and Health and Safety Regulations and ensure that proper discipline is maintained on site at all times.

• Ensure that, whilst on duty, any defects or faults on the plant and mobile machinery are reported to the site maintenance team and site management immediately

• Supervise and perform quality checks on material delivery to ensure it meets quality standards and site input specifications.

• Ensure recycled plastic materials meet specified quality standards (e.g., purity, flow).

• Implement and enforce quality control procedures and checks

• Identify and report non-conforming materials or products

• Communicate operational information to the plant production manager

What are we looking for?

• Good Health & Safety knowledge 

• Proven leadership experience within a similar operational role

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting, training, and team interaction

Desirable 

• A UK driving licence and own transport 

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.