Operations & Maintenance Assistant

Salary: £32,227.55 per annum plus Veolia benefits Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday Location: Whitmarsh Lane Chineham Basingstoke Hampshire RG24 8LL 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. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. 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; 25 days of annual leave Access to our company pension scheme 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 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you’ll be doing; Drive mobile plant to manage the waste reception areas and load vehicles for outward waste transport Carry out weighbridge operator duties Loading waste material onto bulk haulage vehicles Use of forklift to empty process metal skips and unload vehicle deliveries of process consumables Carry out routine & basic maintenance of mobile plant, including oil and water checks etc, reporting defects found Assist with on-site traffic management and site housekeeping Operate overhead travelling refuse cranes Operate weighbridge & plant maintenance computer systems Support operations and maintenance colleagues as required routine tasks on day shift Compliance with company environmental, health, and safety procedures and statutory requirements Carry out other reasonable tasks and duties as requested by management What we’re looking for; Ability to operate, or train to operate, a variety of mobile equipment and fixed plant High level of computer literacy Familiarity with health & safety procedures Able to communicate effectively orally & in writing Available and willing to work overtime (paid) when workload demands Current mobile plant and fork truck driving qualifications (not essential as training will be given) What’s next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We’re proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply