Mobile Plant Operative

Veolia ES South Downs Limited; Brighton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days leave

Pension scheme

Physiotherapy

Discounts on goods

Health resources

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia ES South Downs Limited is hiring at Hollingdean Waste Management Facility in Brighton. The role focuses on operating mobile plant, loading materials, and performing daily checks to keep equipment and the site running smoothly.

You will follow a 3-week rota, including every third Saturday and bank holidays, with overtime on holidays. Competitive pay and Veolia benefits are provided, plus opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating mobile plant such as Teletruck, Loading Shovel or similar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile plant and load materials at the facility.
• Carry out daily pre-start checks on equipment.
• Maintain general housekeeping and light maintenance of gear.
• Provide cover for traffic control and weighbridge when trained.
• Support Leadership Team and other sites within the South Downs area.

Skills

Operational experience

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?Salary: £31,474.96 plus Veolia benefitsHours: Working to a 3 week rota (including every 3rd Saturday and bank holidays)If a bank holiday is worked you will receive overtime at 1.5 x and also a lieu dayWeek 1 - Monday to Friday 6.30am - 2pm and Saturday 6.30am - 4.00pmWeek 2 & 3 - Monday to Friday 6.30am - 4.00pmLocation: Hollingdean Waste Management Facility, Brighton, BN1 7BBWhen 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;- 21 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 potentialWhat will you be doing?Operate the mobile plant, loading materials in and out of the facilityComplete daily pre start checks on mobile plant whilst maintaining equipmentGeneral housekeeping including litter picking and light maintenance of equipment dailyProvide cover for the traffic control and weighbridge when needed - subject to trainingProvide support to the Leadership TeamWorking at other sites within the South Downs contract area if requiredWhat are we looking for?Previous operational / manual handling experienceExperience operating Mobile Plant: Teletruck, Loading Shovel, Wheeled Materials Handler - Training can be providedWhat’s next?Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.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.