Demolition Plant Operator

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in the UK is looking for a skilled operator to handle demolition machinery. Responsibilities include executing lift plans, maintaining site safety, and conducting inspections. Candidates should have a CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator ticket and experience with high reach demolition machines. The role offers a competitive rate of £23.03 per hour, ongoing training, and various employee benefits, including a pension scheme and discounts. Willingness to travel and work away from home is required.

Benefits

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Employee discounts

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working closely with demolition supervisors.
• Familiarity with site safety, exclusion zones, and environmental controls.
• Experience in performing pre‑start checks and routine inspections.

Responsibilities

• Execute lift plans and sequence of works.
• Record daily activity, inspections, and near-misses.
• Operate machines fitted with shears and pulverisers.

Skills

CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator ticket (Above & Below 10t)

Demonstrated experience operating high reach demolition machines

Strong focus on health and safety

Ability to work self‑employed (CIS)

Face Fit certification

First Aid or CAT B Medical

Job description

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the demolition supervisor to execute lift plans and sequence of works.
• Maintaining full awareness of site safety, exclusion zones, and environmental controls.
• Performing pre‑start checks, routine inspections, and reporting any faults or issues.
• Recording daily activity, inspections, and near‑misses where applicable.

Qualifications

• CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator ticket (Above & Below 10t)
• D90 Demolition endorsement
• Demonstrated experience operating high reach demolition machines.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport.
• Ability to work self‑employed (CIS).
• Willingness to work away when required.
• Strong focus on health and safety.
• Face Fit certification.
• First Aid or CAT B Medical.

What we can offer you

• Access to our people's pension scheme.
• Free physiotherapy 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.

£23.03 per hour, up to £23.03 per hour depending on experience, plus Veolia benefits.

Hours: 41 hours per week. Location: Mobile across the UK – Working away from home and travel throughout the UK will be required as part of the role.

Travel & Site Locations: Projects are located nationwide, though we aim to place operators close to their home base where possible.

For jobs that require travel: accommodation will be provided. We can contribute to fuel expenses.

We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

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What you'll be doing

Operating machines fitted with shears, pulverisers, and other specialist attachments.