Energy Recovery Facility Operations Assistant

U874 Veolia ES Shropshire Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Health, mental and financial health支

Job summary

Veolia ES Shropshire Limited is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Assistant to operate and maintain the Battlefield Energy Recovery Facility. You will manage waste reception, coordinate vehicle movements, and support safe plant operations.

The role offers a safety-conscious, hands-on environment with opportunities for training and development within a 40-hour week on a staggered day rota. A full driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a safety-conscious team player with a practical, hands-on approach.
• A confident problem-solver able to handle day-to-day operational issues.
• Self-motivated and organised with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Good communication and computer skills; clear information sharing.
• A full driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Battlefield Energy Recovery Facility to convert waste to energy.
• Manage waste reception and ash residue hall areas, keeping them organised and safe.
• Coordinate vehicle movements and operate mobile plant to load materials.
• Operate plant refuge cranes following safety procedures.
• Regularly clean plant and equipment to uphold health, safety and performance.
• Carry out plant inspections, take readings and report to operations team.
• Work with the Operations Supervisor/Shift Team Leader and perform other duties.
• 40 hours per week on a staggered day rota.

Skills

Technical ability

Safety conscious

Problem-solving

Self-motivated & organised

Good communication & computer skills

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Telehandler

Wheel loader

Job description

Veolia ES Shropshire Limited is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Assistant to operate and maintain the Battlefield Energy Recovery Facility. You will manage waste reception, coordinate vehicle movements, and support safe plant operations.

The role offers a safety-conscious, hands-on environment with opportunities for training and development within a 40-hour week on a staggered day rota. A full driving licence is essential.