Battery Recycling Operator bei Veolia UK

Salary - £13ph (£27,040.00) 

Plus a bonus of up to £40 per week for covering supervisory duties as and when required

Hours - 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:15pm

Location - Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1AH

This is our newly developed battery recycling plant, accepting all types of batteries but specialising in lithium-ion batteries. 

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;

- 22 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays (Rising to 25 days after 5 years)

- 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?

Lithium-ion batteries, depending on their type, will be shredded. Larger batteries, such as those used in electric vehicles, need to be discharged and dismantled before the shredding process. Shred will be stored for drainage and then sent to another depot for further processing.  This is a completely new process with many factors still being developed. 

Duties:

• Handling and sorting batteries according to type and chemical composition

• Discharging and dismantling bigger batteries- preparing for shredding

• Operating machinery and power tools including a B1 Counterbalance FLT

• Monitoring the recycling process to ensure efficiency, safety and compliance with environmental standards

• Following safety procedures for handling hazardous materials and using personal protective equipment

• Keeping area clean and organised to maintain a safe environment

• Recording data and assisting with loading and unloading batteries

• Providing supervisory cover as and when required

• Travelling locally to customer sites as and when required (days only)

What are we looking for?

• Similar operational, manual handling experience

• Full UK Driving licence

• Forklift licence - B1 Counterbalance (Valid within 3 years)

• Flexibility on new processes being introduced as the site develops

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.