Plastics Process Operative
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 March 2026 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3EQ |
| Company: | Veolia |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR29205_1773140544 |
Summary
Ready to find the right role for you?
Salary - £14.50ph plus Veolia benefits
Hours - 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00 intitally
Date pending - this will then go to 3 shifts that will be 6am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm and 10pm - 6am on a rotating basis, changing shifts every week. The shift allowance rate for any anti-social hours worked is to be confirmed.
Location - Battlefield Plastics Recycling Facility, Battlefield Way, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3EQ
The new Plastics Recycling Facility (PRF) is designed to process up to 200,000 tonnes of non-hazardous plastics annually. This processing includes manual separation, size reduction, automatic sorting, granulation, cleaning, washing, and either baling or bagging.
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 by one day per year after 2 years service to a maximum of three days.
- 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?
- Continuously monitor the plant's operational parameters on the plant floor.
- Adjust feed rates, water temperatures, chemical dosing (detergents/caustics), and centrifuge speeds to ensure optimal cleaning efficiency and output quality.
- Respond promptly to system alarms and warnings, diagnosing and rectifying minor process deviations.
- Oversee the loading of loose PET material into the primary shredding and flaking stage.
- Manage the flow of material through the hot wash, separation, rinsing, and drying stages.
- Ensure the efficient packaging or conveying of the final clean PET flakes into designated storage containers (e.g., bulk bags, silos).
- Conduct regular visual inspections of plant to check for contamination (e.g., PVC, foreign matter, labels, residue).
- Maintain detailed operational logs and quality control records.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks, such as cleaning strainers, checking oil levels, and ensuring all sensors and safety devices are operational.
- Execute daily washdown and deep cleaning procedures for the plant to maintain hygiene and prevent cross-contamination.
- Report all major mechanical, electrical, or instrumental faults to the maintenance team immediately.
What are we looking for?
- Similar operational manual handling experience
- Previous fault inspecting experience is desirable
- Strong communication skills - to clearly and effectively relay information, instructions, and updates to colleagues, supervisors, and other departments (both verbally and in writing). Actively be able to listen and interpret instructions and safety briefings. Contribute constructively to team discussions and shift handovers. Confidently report any issues, faults, or deviations from standard operating procedures in a timely and professional manner and maintain effective communication with maintenance and quality control teams to ensure swift resolution of technical issues and adherence to product specifications.
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:
24-03-2026
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.