Machine Operative

Veolia; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts

Wellbeing resources

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia in Huyton (L36 6BN) is seeking a hands-on operative to operate mobile plant, perform routine checks, clean equipment and complete production paperwork. The role includes traffic marshalling and periodic facility cleaning, with outdoor duties in all weather and a 45-hour week.

The ideal candidate will have strong Health & Safety awareness, prior manual handling experience, a full UK driving licence, and yellow plant experience (wheeled shovel preferred).

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Previous experience in an operational manual handling role.
• Full UK driving licence and a vehicle to travel to sites.
• Yellow plant experience (preferred).
• Wheeled loading shovel experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Operate all Mobile Plant including a loading shovel to load materials into containers.
• Undertake routine checks and maintenance of the equipment.
• Clean the plant and machinery.
• Complete paperwork relating to daily checks, cleaning schedules, machine checks and production.
• Perform traffic marshalling duties to ensure safe entry and exit to/from tipping areas.
• Assist in periodic cleaning of the facility per maintenance schedule (jet washing input hall).

Skills

Health & Safety

Manual handling

Full UK driving licence

Yellow plant experience

Wheeled loading shovel

Job description

Salary - £29,741.40 plus overtime when needed

Basic hours - 45 per week, start time 7.45am - to be discussed at interview

Location - Huyton, L36 6BN

Must be available to provide cover to other waste handling facilities within the Veolia Merseyside & Halton contract.

When 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.

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 leave
• 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; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What will you be doing?

• Operating all Mobile Plant including a loading shovel to load materials into containers
• Undertaking routine checks and maintenance of the equipment
• Cleaning the plant and machinery
• Completing paperwork relating to daily checks, cleaning schedules, machine checks and production
• Perform appropriate traffic marshalling duties to ensure safe entry and egress to/from the operational tipping areas of the site.
• Assist in the periodic cleaning of the facility in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule, including jet washing the input hall to maintain site conditions.

What are we looking for?

• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety
• Previous experience within a similar operational manual handling role
• Full UK driving licence and a vehicle to travel to the sites
• Yellow plant experience
• Wheeled loading shovel preferred

This role involves physical duties and working outdoors in all weather conditions

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.