Machine Operative

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

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Pension scheme access

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts at retailers

Health resources and support

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Mobile Plant Operator to support the Merseyside & Halton contract at the Huyton site. You will operate loading shovel equipment, perform routine checks, and help maintain a clean and safe operating environment.

You’ll also complete daily paperwork and assist with traffic marshalling for safe site access and egress. The role requires a full UK driving licence, readiness for outdoor work in all weather, and experience with yellow plant equipment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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/egress to/from the site tipping areas.

Skills

Health & Safety

Manual Handling

Driving Licence

Yellow plant experience

Wheeled loading shovel

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? 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.

Who is Veolia?

Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.