Material Sampling Operative

June 2, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

Overview

Salary: £26,715.00 plus Veolia benefits. Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00. Date pending – the role will involve rotating shifts of 6am-2pm, 2pm-8pm, and 8pm-6am, changing each week. 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.

Benefits

  • 20 days of annual leave, increasing by one day per year after 2 years of service up to a maximum of 23 days.
  • Access to our pension scheme.
  • Free physiotherapy service.
  • Discounts on groceries and well known retailers.
  • Access to resources to support physical, mental and financial health.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out sampling of all materials, ensuring samples are representative of the materials being processed in line with our quality protocols.
  • Accurate and timely completion of all paperwork.
  • Ensure all sampling equipment is available and serviceable.
  • Undertake daily administrative duties to support the facility.

Qualifications

  • Similar operational experience.
  • Good Health & Safety knowledge.
  • Right to work in the UK.

EEO Statement

We are a proud Disability Confident Employer and offer interviews to applicants with a disability or long term condition who opt in to the Disability Confident scheme, meeting the minimum criteria for our roles. We are 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.

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