Energy Recovery Facility Operator & Maintenance Specialist

veoliauki; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health resources and wellbeing support

24 hour virtual GP

One paid day to volunteer

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia is recruiting an Operation & Maintenance Assistant at Battlefield Energy Recovery Facility in Shrewsbury. You will support safe and reliable transformation of residual waste into energy, and help manage waste reception, plant inspections and daily operations.

We offer 33 days leave, a pension, health resources, and training opportunities. A full driving licence is essential, with forklift qualifications desirable, and you will join a dedicated team committed to safety and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Strong technical ability and a practical, hands-on approach to supporting plant operations.
• Safety-conscious team player who can work cooperatively with colleagues.
• Confident problem-solver who can respond to day-to-day operational issues and changing priorities.
• Self-motivated and organised, able to manage several tasks with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and computer skills, able to share information clearly and accurately.
• Full driving licence is essential; counterbalance forklift, telehandler and wheel loader qualifications, or equivalent, are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Battlefield Energy Recovery Facility to transform residual waste into energy.
• Manage the waste reception and ash residue areas, keeping them organised, clean and safe.
• Coordinate vehicle movements around the site and operate mobile plant to load vehicles and move materials.
• Operate plant refuge cranes following site procedures and safety requirements.
• Clean plant and equipment to maintain health, safety, cleanliness and performance.
• Carry out plant inspections, take readings and share information with the operations team.
• Work with the operations shift team and take direction from the Operations Supervisor or Shift Team Leader; 40 hours per week on a staggered day rota.

Skills

Technical ability

Hands-on

Safety-conscious

Problem solving

Organised

Communication skills

Driving licence

Forklift qualification

Mobile plant experience

Job description

Veolia is recruiting an Operation & Maintenance Assistant at Battlefield Energy Recovery Facility in Shrewsbury. You will support safe and reliable transformation of residual waste into energy, and help manage waste reception, plant inspections and daily operations.

We offer 33 days leave, a pension, health resources, and training opportunities. A full driving licence is essential, with forklift qualifications desirable, and you will join a dedicated team committed to safety and sustainability.