Recycling Operative / Relief Quality Control

Ready to find the right role for you?

Attendance bonus


Overtime is available - time & a half for weekdays & Saturdays. Double time for Sundays


Staff engagement days


Cycle to work


Referral scheme

Location: Veolia Material Recovery Facility, Farnham Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4JD


Hours : 40 hours, rotating weekly shifts - 6am to 2.30pm and 2.30pm to 11pm

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?

• Separating materials to meet the required standards
  
  
• Hand picking individual materials off the conveyor belt
  
  
• Undertaking cleaning duties within the plant
  
  
• Providing cover when needed for other positions within the plant
  
  

This role also includes providing cover and support to the site Sampler when required. Extra duties include sampling of materials and assessing the quality of outbound material produced

What are we looking for?

• Similar operational manual handling experience
  
  
• A UK driving licence and own transport is required due to location
  
  

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.

If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.

Job Posting End Date:


02-06-2026

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.