Assistant MRF Supervisor

VEOLI; Basildon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Employee financial wellbeing support

Volunteer day each year

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia Basildon is seeking an experienced operator to drive and maintain Telehandlers and shovels, and to lead a team of pickers on site. You will help ensure productivity targets are met and oversee unloading waste, loading bales, and moving materials around the site.

Role requires licences for loading shovel, 360 grab, and clamp truck, plus a basic IT knowledge. Desirable: background in recycling or waste management. Basildon location with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Loading Shovel, 360 grab and clamp truck licences required.
• Basic IT knowledge.
• Desirable: experience in recycling and waste management.

Responsibilities

• Drive and maintain telehandler and shovel.
• Manage a team of pickers.
• Meet productivity targets set by the Business Manager.
• Unload waste, load bales, and move waste around site.
• Feed hoppers and ensure health & safety and company policies.
• Build good relationships with suppliers visiting site.

Skills

Loading Shovel licence

360 grab licence

Clamp truck licence

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?Salary: £42,111.00 per annum, plus Veolia benefitsHours: 48 hours per week - Monday to Friday 14:00 - 22:00Location: Basildon, SS13 1DLWhen 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.With one of the largest growing fleets in the UK, our drivers are pivotal to delivering essential services. They work hard to serve their local communities and make a positive impact every day. 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;20 days of annual leaveAccess to our company pension schemeDiscounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailersStream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need toOne paid day's leave every year to volunteer and support your communityOngoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potentialWhat you’ll be doing;Driving and Maintaining both Telehandler and ShovelManaging a team of pickersEnsuring productivity targets set by the Business Manager are metUnloading waste from vehicles, loading bales on vehicles and moving waste around the site, including feeding hoppersEnsuring compliance with Health and safety, fleet and other relevant company policies and proceduresBeing aware of Management principlesMaintain good relationships with suppliers coming to siteWhat we’re looking for;Essential:Loading Shovel, 360 grab, and clamp truck licencesBasic I.T knowledgeDesirable:Previous experience in recycling and waste managementWhat’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.