Administrator

Veolia; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Plant Administrator to ensure exceptional service delivery within the administration team. The role involves managing enquiries, processing payroll, and maintaining accurate records while collaborating closely with operations and finance teams. The successful candidate will need proven administrative experience, a full UK driving licence, and strong IT skills. This position offers competitive salary plus benefits and represents a meaningful career in environmental impact.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

24 hour access to a virtual GP

One paid day to volunteer

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Self-motivated with a strong initiative.
• Exceptional attention to detail for accuracy in tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage enquiries through telephone, email, and online portals.
• Process payroll and purchasing activities.
• Handle site invoicing and financial administration.
• Maintain data across digital systems and paper records.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Proven administration experience

Strong IT proficiency in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits Grade: 4.3 Hours: 40 hours per week, 08:00 - 17:00 with 1hr (unpaid) Lunch Monday - Friday Location: St Albans, AL3 6RP
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.
As a Plant Administrator you'll play a vital role in environmental protection and waste management. As part of our dedicated administration team, you'll work collaboratively with operations and finance colleagues to deliver exceptional service to our customers. At Veolia, we're passionate about making a positive environmental impact. Our diverse, customer-focused team brings the drive, energy, and commitment needed to maintain our high standards and continue our track record of success.

What we can offer you

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to our company/people's 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

• Manage and resolve enquiries through multiple channels including telephone, email, and online portals, ensuring timely and professional responses
• Process weekly payroll and purchasing activities, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with company procedures
• Handle site invoicing and financial administration, ensuring all billing is completed accurately and on schedule
• Coordinate with site personnel to manage equipment requirements, schedule inspections, and maintain up-to-date documentation
• Maintain and update accurate data across both digital systems and paper records, supporting all site departments and managing quarterly permit returns

What we're looking for

• Full UK driving licence to support site-based requirements and operational flexibility
• Proven administration experience with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Strong IT proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications, with confident data entry and system management skill
• Self-motivated individual who can work independently using their own initiative while maintaining high standards
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy across all administrative tasks

Where you'll work

Redbourn Treatment Plant accepts inorganic chemical bulk waste and treats with the Physio-chemical treatment. You will be part of a small administration team working closely with your colleagues in operations and finance to help provide the best possible service to all of our customers. We are extremely passionate about the work we do. Our diverse team focuses on our customers and has the drive and energy needed to continue to deliver our success.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

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 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.