Maintenance Assistant in Llanelli

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Salary: up to £28,500 per annum plus Veolia benefits Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon - Fri Location: Tata Trostre Packaging, Trostre Works, Llanelli, SA14 9SD

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. Whether 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.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy and 24/7 GP service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental, and financial health
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• Assist maintenance technicians with general maintenance tasks, including job set-up, lifting, equipment preparation and basic mechanical work.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping standards across the site, including the effluent plant grounds, vegetation, workshop and other operational areas.
• Operate MEWPs and forklifts to support maintenance activities, following appropriate training and safety procedures (training will be provided if required).
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, provide updates on tasks and promptly report any safety concerns or hazards.
• Work proactively and safely in an industrial environment, using initiative to support site improvements and maintain high health and safety standards.

What we're looking for:

• Basic mechanical experience, with a mechanical qualification desirable.
• Good knowledge of health and safety practices, with relevant safety qualifications desirable.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to report hazards and discuss tasks clearly.
• Experience in general housekeeping and maintaining cleanliness in an industrial environment.
• MEWP/forklift, manual handling or other relevant operating experience; training can be provided.

We’re dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet 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.

We'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. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all.

And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.

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