Operator - Industrial Services

Veolia; Port Kembla; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid parental leave

Paid volunteer days

Flexible and hybrid working

Superannuation contributions on unpaid

Fitness Passport

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Thrive

Bonus and referral programs

Employee share plan

Ongoing professional development

Clear career pathways

Job summary

Veolia ANZ is seeking Industrial Services Operators to join the NSW Industrial Services team based in Port Kembla. You will perform high-pressure water jetting, manual cleaning and operate equipment such as vacuum loaders and high-pressure jetting units, while ensuring accurate paperwork.

We value hands-on learners with a safety-first mindset; tickets like Working From Heights, Confined Space, Forklift and White Card are desirable, and we support training to obtain these where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hands-on labouring role.
• Strong safety mindset with proactive risk management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• High-pressure water jetting.
• Manual cleaning.
• Equipment operations (vacuum loader, combo, high-pressure jetting units).
• Accurate completion of paperwork.
• Commitment to Veolia’s Always Safe culture.

Skills

Hands-on labouring

Education

Working From Heights

Confined Space

Forklift

White Card

Job description

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

Veolia ANZ would like to offer exciting new openings for Industrial Services Operators to work with our NSW Industrial Services team, to be based out of Port kembla.

What's on offer

Variety in daily work, opportunity to upskill and exposure to new equipment

Training and development provided, with career progression opportunities within the Veolia network.

What you’ll be responsible for

High-pressure water jetting

Manual Cleaning

Equipment Operations e.g. Vacuum loader, Combo, High-Pressure Water Jetting units.

Accurate completion of paperwork

Drive Veolia’s 'Always Safe' Culture

What you’ll need to be successful

Experience in a hands on labouring role

Desirable tickets include Working From Heights, Confined Space, Forklift, and White Card. (Don’t worry if you don’t, for the right candidate we will assist you with obtaining these!)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)

Strong safety focus with a proactive approach to improving safety and risk management

Motivation to learn and grow within a team environment

Respectful and a team player

Veolia’s AlwaysSafe culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites. We operate a zero tolerance drug and alcohol approach and shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical check which includes drug and alcohol screening. Shortlisted candidates must also be willing to undergo a National Police Clearance.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

Generous paid parental leave and paid volunteer days

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave

Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family

Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan

Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers.

We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia’s suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.