The Reality Behind the Frontline

In this powerful episode of Our People Podcast, we continue to shine a light on the experiences of our frontline colleagues working at household waste recycling centres. 

Following recent BBC coverage that brought national attention to the challenges our teams face, host Beth Krucien speaks with Jordan Leaney, a Household Waste Recycling manager for South Downs, Lee Warren, a Household Waste Recycling Centre Contract Manager in Hampshire and Simon Larbey, Veolia UK’s People Development Director, about the realities of working on the frontline.

Beth hears from our frontline colleagues who share candid stories about their daily challenges, which can sometimes include verbal and physical abuse. 

But this episode isn't just about the difficulties - it's about rewards, community connections, incredible teamwork, and the pride our colleagues take in their essential work. 

A must-listen episode that celebrates our people whilst addressing the challenges they shouldn't have to face.

What is Veolia - Our People Podcast?

Every day, the people of Veolia work hard to deliver essential services across the UK and Ireland – whether that’s by sorting waste to be recycled, treating wastewater to be reused, providing clean energy to customers and communities or supporting all activities from our corporate offices. But with 14,000 resourcers across over 400 sites, it’s hard to keep up with all the amazing things that our people do…

That is why we’ve created Veolia’s ‘Our People’ Podcast. In each episode, we’ll sit down with our colleagues, heading into the heart of our business and celebrating the brilliant work they achieve. Through real, open and honest conversations, we’re going behind the scenes to find out what drives our resourcers to do the work they do.

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