Recycling Team Leader

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Salary: £36,850.67 plus bonus OTE £42,250.67

Hours: 37 hours per week across 7 days on a rolling rota, including weekend work. Between 07.45 - 20.00

Location - West Kirby Household Waste Recycling Centre, CH48 5HL

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 increasing to 25 after 5 years of service

- 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?

• Responsible for the day to day efficient operation of the site

• Assist the Operations Manager in managing a team of operatives.

• Arrange cover for holidays and sickness and check and sign timesheets

• Provide excellent customer service and recycling advice to the public.

• Create a safe place to visit and work.

• Open and close the site depending on which shift pattern.

• Maintain the site safety, rules and efficient use of available resources.

• Maintain filing systems for audits and produce reports

• Work on various sites across the Merseyside & Halton contract

What are we looking for?

• Experience within a similar operational team leader / management role

• Similar operational manual handling experience

• Good IT skills

• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety.

• A full driving licence to be able to get to the site and other local sites when needed 

This role involves manual handling and working outdoors in all weather conditions

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.