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The shift allowance rate for any anti-social hours worked is to be confirmed.\nLocation - Battlefield Plastics Recycling Facility, Shrewsbury, SY1 3EQ\nThe 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.\nWhen 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.\nWhether 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.\nWhat we can offer you;\n20 days of annual leave increasing by one day per year after 2 years service to a maximum of three days.\nAccessto our people’s pension scheme\nFree physiotherapy service \nDiscounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers\nAccess to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to\nOngoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential \nWhat will you be doing?\nQuality control inspection to ensure proper separation: identify and remove specified materials from designated picking lines \nOperating sorting equipment and machinery\nHelp maintain a tidy site at all times\nMeet all output specifications according to client and customer targets\nCommunicate operational information to the plant shift supervisor\nFollowing safety protocols and wearing appropriate PPE\nWhat are we looking for?\nExcellent communication skills\nSimilar operational manual handling experience\nWhat’s next?\nApply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.\nWe'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. 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