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Material Sampling Operative
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Operations/TKW Leader (Sampling & Quality Control) - Battlefield Plastics Recycling Facility, Shrewsbury
Salary: £26,715.00 plus Veolia benefits
Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday 08:00–16:00 Location: Battlefield Plastics Recycling Facility (Battlefield Way, Shrewsbury, SY1 3EQ) (Future shift pattern pending approval, then rotating shifts: 6am–2pm, 2pm–8pm, 8pm–6am)
Shift Allowance: Rate for anti-social hours to be confirmed
About the Role
The new Plastics Recycling Facility (PRF) processes up to 200,000 tonnes of non-hazardous plastics annually, covering tasks such as manual separation, size reduction, automatic sorting, granulation, cleaning, washing, and bagging or baling materials.
At Veolia, we see sustainability not as a challenge—but an opportunity. Our team members helps shape a greener future, improve resource efficiency, and foster an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute to positive change. Whether you want to innovate across the recycling industry or simply deliver high-quality work in a supportive environment, you’re part of a community that values environmental stewardship and collective impact.
Our goal is clear: Shift perspectives, reduce waste, and build a better world—all while empowering our people.
What We Can Offer You
- Annual Leave: 20 days, increasing by one day annually after 2 years of service (max 23 days)
- Pensions: Access to Veolia’s refined people’s pension scheme
- Wellbeing Support:
- Free physiotherapy services
- Discounts on groceries and major retail brands
- Enhanced mental and financial wellbeing resources
- Training & Development:
- Ongoing opportunities to grow your skills and progress in your role
- Talent and leadership development programmes
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Key Responsibilities
As the Operations/TKW Leader, you’ll oversee quality control, sampling, and site compliance. Your tasks include:
- Sampling & Quality Assurance:
- Conduct representative sampling of processed materials to meet strict quality protocols
- Ensure accurate, timely completion of all required documentation
- Administration & Site Support:
- Manage daily administrative duties for the facility
- Maintain all sampling equipment, ensuring it’s functional and serviceable
- Provide the first point of contact for site visitors, enforcing protocols and policies
- Housekeeping & Duties:
- Maintain a clean, safe, and tidy facility through site-wide maintenance
- Carry out ad-hoc duties as directed by the management team
What We’re Looking For
- Operational experience in a factory, recycling, or quality-control environment
- Strong Health & Safety awareness, with an ability to uphold strict compliance standards
- Right to work in the UK (or secure presumption of clearance if international)
About Veolia
At Veolia, we reinvent the essentials: waste, water and energy. Where others see waste, we see opportunity—innovative ways to resource sustainability, reduce environmental impact, and deliver long-term value. Our culture is built on:
- Community spirit and togetherness
- Responsibility to the environment and our people
- Innovation,.ui-driven solutions, and sustainability at the heart of everything
- Customer focus, ensuring our services exceed expectations for businesses and end-users
- Respect, empowering every employee to contribute to a purposeful, inclusive workplace
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We’re committed to driving ecological transformation—but we also believe in transforming careers. Whether someone’s ambition is to lead a team or grow their expertise, our mission is to help them discover purpose, pride, and impact in their work.
What’s Next?
Apply today—and join a team that’s making a difference for generations to come!
Veolia places extraordinary value on its people. In 2023, 2024, and 2025, we were named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work, a testament to our commitment to supporting staff through every step.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews to applicants who:
- Meet role requirements under the Disability Confident scheme
- Have a disability or long-term condition
We foster inclusivity and fair treatment for all applicants, eliminating discrimination. Our ambition is to create a workplace so representative of society that everyone can thrive while contributing their unique talent.
Ready to see the world—and your potential—as we do? Your skills, commitment, and passion matter here. Join us.
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