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Transfer Station Operative

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Newark-on-Trent, Newark NG24, UK

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The Subject: A blonde woman is positioned in the centre-foreground, visible from the waist up. She is wearing a vibrant orange, heavy-duty high-visibility jacket with silver reflective striping across the chest, midriff, and arms. A small red and white logo is visible on the upper left chest of the jacket, though it is partially obscured. Underneath, the collar of a light-coloured, patterned shirt is visible. She wears a bright red baseball cap with the word "VEOLIA" and its circular logo clearly embroidered in white on the front. She is smiling warmly at the camera, with her hair tucked slightly behind her shoulders. Her hands are resting behind her back. The Background: Behind her is a expansive, active work site under an overcast, cloudy sky. To the left, there is a large, sloped earthwork or embankment with exposed soil and a dark liner or path running along the top edge, featuring a small yellow bulldozer or excavator visible at the base in the mid-distance. In the centre and to the right, the landscape opens up into a vast, rugged quarry or landfill-like excavation area, with uneven terrain, piles of rubble, rocky debris, and what looks like a grey, ponded or damp area in the lower right. On the far horizon, there is a line of green trees and vegetation, contrasting with the heavily worked, industrial landscape in the foreground and mid-ground. The overall natural lighting is soft and diffused due to the overcast sky, highlighting the bright orange and red of the woman’s workwear against the earthy tones of the background.
Subject: In the foreground, a young man with short brown hair stands facing the camera with his arms crossed and a gentle smile. He is wearing high-visibility workwear consisting of an orange and dark blue collared jacket featuring reflective grey bands and the "VEOLIA" logo printed on the left chest. He wears black protective gloves, a dark peaked work cap, and clear safety goggles resting on the brim of the cap. Background: Directly behind him is a large white Mercedes-Benz refuse collection truck (garbage truck) elevated on hydraulic workshop lifts. The side panel of the truck displays a blue public information banner. Environment: The setting is a bright, busy garage or maintenance depot. Visible around the workspace are yellow storage cabinets, workshop toolboxes, a white utility pickup truck parked in the background, and various mechanical tools and equipment on the concrete floor.
This image shows a candid photograph of a middle-aged Black man, seen from the chest up, smiling warmly towards the camera in what appears to be an indoor office or work breakroom. He is wearing a dark blue baseball cap with a small, indistinct logo on the front, a dark blue fleece-like jacket, and a bright, high-visibility yellow and grey safety waistcoat (hi-vis vest) over the top. His smile is genuine and open, with visible teeth and natural creases around his eyes, and his gaze is directed slightly off-camera. The background provides context to his work environment: To the left, a blue door with a small, vertical window is visible, set into a doorway frame. To the right, there is a bulletin board busy with information. It features several notices, including a larger yellow poster at the top right with "TOGETHER WE" partially legible, and multiple other documents, forms, and small images pinned to the board. Below this, a distinct yellow sign reads "KEEP CAB WINDOWS OPEN AT ALL TIMES" accompanied by a graphic of a vehicle door and window. The lighting is indoor and natural, with the warm, somewhat yellowish tones typical of overhead fluorescent or utility room lighting. The shot is natural and unposed, captured with high-resolution clarity that brings out the textures of the man's clothing, the details of the noticeboard, and the interior room.
The image shows three Veolia workers seated inside the cab of a commercial vehicle, likely a refuse collection lorry, bathed in warm, soft cabin lighting. Foreground and Centre: Two male workers are seated side by side in high-visibility bright orange workwear featuring silver reflective bands. The man in the centre wears a red beanie hat bearing a logo and is smiling warmly, looking towards his colleague on the right. The colleague on the right, shown from the side in profile, wears a matching red peaked cap and an orange high-visibility jacket with the Veolia logo clearly visible on the chest. Driver's Seat: In the background on the left, a third worker wearing glasses, a red cap, and high-visibility gear sits behind the steering wheel, looking down attentively at a logbook or paperwork. Cab Interior: The dashboard displays various controls and switches, with the lorry's windscreen and side windows showing reflections from the depot or street outside. A vehicle height clearance sticker (10"/3.6m) is affixed above the windscreen frame. The overall atmosphere is cheerful, collegial, and focused, capturing a candid moment of camaraderie between crew members before or during their shift.
• Subject: A middle-aged woman with shoulder-length, light-brown hair and a fringe is positioned slightly off-centre to the right, looking just past the camera with a bright, genuine smile. She wears a dark ribbed snood or roll-neck collar tucked into an all-weather, high-visibility orange waterproof jacket with silver reflective banding over the shoulders. The Veolia logo is partially visible on the lower front of her jacket. • Equipment: In her gloved right hand—wearing blue and black protective work gloves—she holds the upright wooden handle of a broom, rake, or shovel. • Background & Lighting: The photograph is taken in cool, natural daylight with a shallow depth of field. The soft-focus background reveals an outdoor setting, likely a cemetery, churchyard, or park, suggested by blurred greenery, trees, and stone headstones or monuments behind a low wall. The composition conveys an upbeat, friendly, and approachable tone, highlighting outdoor grounds maintenance or municipal work.
Subject: A young woman wearing a black hijab and dark-rimmed glasses is seated facing left, speaking attentively to a colleague. She is dressed in a light grey cable-knit jumper and wears a bright red branded Veolia lanyard around her neck. Foreground & Interlocutor: In the left foreground, the back of a male colleague’s head and shoulder are visible in soft focus, showing short brown hair and a light-coloured collared shirt. Setting & Composition: The background features a warm, light-timber slatted partition or screen, creating a contemporary architectural feel. The lighting is soft and natural, with a shallow depth of field that keeps the focus sharply on the woman’s expressive, engaged facial expression. The overall tone is professional, collaborative, and inclusive, portraying an everyday workplace discussion or mentorship meeting.

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Salary - £13.71ph plus Veolia benefits

Hours - 46.67 hours per week

Rolling Rota - 4 days on 2 days off

Weekend working and bank holidays when rostered on

Overtime

Location - Newark Transfer Station, Nottingham, NG24 2DE

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

- 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?

  • Unloading and loading of vehicles with waste and ensuring waste is kept within the specified bays
  • Intra-site transfer of wastes using 360 Excavator and loading shovel
  • Overseeing delivery drivers & ensure all visitors and staff abide by the site user rules
  • Completing daily machine checks and highlighting/reporting defects to line manager
  • Housekeeping, ensuring the site is kept clean and tidy at all times
  • Entering weights via weighbridge (Full training given)
  • Ensuring site permit and planning permissions are adhered to all times


What are we looking for?

  • Loading Shovel and 360 Excavator licence would be an advantage
  • Similar operational manual handling experience
  • Material handling equipment experience


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.
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Job type
Full-Time
Industry
Engineering, Manufacturing & Utilities
Job Sector
Transport
Job Position
Rail
City/Town
Newark
Postal Code
NG24
Address
Newark-on-Trent, Newark NG24, UK
Post date
Closing date
Reference Number
JR33899

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