Veolia
Commodities & Logistics Coordinator
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Commodities & Logistics Coordinator – Fixed Term Role
About the Role
Role Title: Commodities & Logistics Coordinator (Fixed Term, 12 Months) Salary: Competitive per annum + Veolia benefits Hours: 40 per week (Monday to Friday) Location: London, N1 9JY Start Date: Mid-September
At Veolia, we believe helping the world take better care of its resources means creating a more sustainable future for all. As a Commodities & Logistics Coordinator, you’ll develop innovative solutions to meet this goal.
We thrive on collaboration, community-driven work, and a culture of inclusivity. This role offers you the opportunity to make a real difference—both in the environment and in building a fulfilling career.
What We Offer You
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Access to company pension scheme
- ** Employee discounts** on groceries, well-known retailers, and more
- Health and wellbeing support, including:
- 24/7 virtual GP access for you and your household members
- Mental and financial health resources
- One paid day off per year to volunteer and engage with your community
- Ongoing training and development to ensure you reach your full potential
Veolia has also been recognised as a Best Place to Work (The Sunday Times) for three consecutive years (2023–2025), reflecting our commitment to a rewarding, inclusive, and purposeful workplace.
Key Responsibilities
- Organise the sale and purchase of secondary commodities (primarily recyclates and products) from Veolia Material Recovery Facilities across the UK.
- Ensure accurate and timely administration of sales activity, including all transactions and communications.
- Coordinate domestic and overseas logistics, including planning export shipments for timely, compliant dispatch.
- Liaise with Veolia sites and external customers to manage:
- Stock control
- Service requests
- Daily operational queries
- Source and manage transport subcontractors to minimise unexpected costs where internal coverage isn’t possible.
- Track customer service metrics and resolve issues efficiently while maintaining professionalism.
- Handle invoice disputes for both suppliers and customers, escalating as necessary.
- Provide correct documentation and guidance on:
- Duty of care
- Waste compliance
- Export procedures
- Provide support to the wider commodities and logistics function, including backup coverage when required.
- Generate ad hoc management reports and contribute to monthly KPI reporting.
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What We're Looking For
Essential Requirements:
- Degree qualified or equivalent experience (logistics or office-based roles preferred).
- Proven customer-facing experience, ideally in a logistics or administrative environment.
- Strong organisation and time management skills to handle multiple priorities with attention to detail.
- Excellent communicator with strong customer service skills, fostering positive relationships.
- Resilient and dynamic, capable of working at pace under pressure while maintaining disciplined professionalism.
- Ability to work collaboratively in teams while taking individual accountability for specific tasks.
- IT proficient, including:
- Intermediate Google Sheets
- Experience with stock control and reporting systems
- Good compliance awareness with an ability to follow processes and meet regulatory requirements.
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Desirable Skills:
- Experience in waste management or recycling
- Strong negotiation skills
- Language skills for supporting overseas logistics or customer communication.
What’s Next?
If you’re ready to see the world as we do, apply today—where every contribution helps shape a better future.
Veolia is committed to fair treatment, accessibility, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups and offer interview support via the Disability Confident scheme for applicants who declare a disability or long-term condition.
Join a team where their commitment, potential, and impact are celebrated. Together, we deliver ecological transformation through sustainable waste, water, and energy solutions.
About Veolia
Where others see waste, Veolia sees opportunity. We believe in pushing for an ecological transformation and are dedicated to tackling the world’s challenges in environmental and resource management.
With core values focused on community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus, and respect, we empower our 14,000+ global employees and partners to drive meaningful change. Come be part of a purpose-driven career—where every role makes a difference.
Ready to help transform the world with Veolia? Apply now.
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