Heavy Plant Operator — Loading Shovel Specialist (Day Shift)

Veolia; Ware; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Employee discounts

Health and wellbeing resources

Training and development

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a loading shovel operator at our Hertfordshire East Transfer Station in Ware. You'll work 45 hours per week Monday to Friday, 07:00–16:30, with weekend overtime as needed. Salary ranges £15–£18 per hour depending on experience.

Join a team dedicated to resource management and environmental stewardship, with pension access, training and development opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Loading Shovel licence and experience required.
• Experience with similar operational heavy plant preferred.
• Valid operator competency cards such as NPORS or CPCS.
• Basic mechanical knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate a wheeled loading shovel.
• Load HGV vehicles and run the mobile shredder.
• Monitor and manage material stockpiles and transport items across the facility.
• Conduct daily pre-use safety inspections and carry out basic upkeep.
• Weighbridge duties when required.
• Follow health, safety and environmental regulations and wear PPE.

Skills

Loading shovel experience

Heavy plant operations

NPORS/CPCS cards

Basic mechanical knowledge

Job description

Veolia is seeking a loading shovel operator at our Hertfordshire East Transfer Station in Ware. You'll work 45 hours per week Monday to Friday, 07:00–16:30, with weekend overtime as needed. Salary ranges £15–£18 per hour depending on experience.

Join a team dedicated to resource management and environmental stewardship, with pension access, training and development opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive culture.