At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate plant equipment for waste handling and support site operations.
- Company: Join Veolia, a leader in combating climate change.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 20 days annual leave, and financial wellbeing support.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with ongoing training and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in sustainability while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Forklift qualified with teamwork and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 33488 - 33488 £ per year.
Salary: £33,488 per annum, plus Veolia benefits & Pension.
Hours: 48 hours per week (Monday to Friday 7am‑5pm). Saturday and Bank Holiday working required.
Location: Basildon, SS13 1DL.
At Veolia our Plant Operators are responsible for operating the necessary plant equipment involved in the handling, sorting and transferring of waste. By joining Veolia as a Plant Operative you are playing your part in helping us to combat climate change. Veolia Basildon Transfer Station is located on the Burnt Mills Industrial Estate with good public transport links. The site operates from 07:00 to 17:00 where the commercial department will dispose of their waste in Basildon up to 20,000 tonnes per year.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring the yard area is kept clean
- Marshalling vehicle movement around the site at busy times
- Assisting site supervisor in day to day running of site operations
Qualifications
Essential:
- Forklift qualified
- Shovel licence
- Knowledge of using weighbridge systems
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable:
- Good communication skills
- Reversing assistant experience
Benefits
- 20 days of annual leave
- Refer a driver to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000
- Free physiotherapy service
- Stream – Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards
- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
We are a proud Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview 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’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.
