Mobile Plant Operative

Veolia; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in Mansfield is seeking an operator to manage mobile plant equipment at their facility. Responsibilities include performing inspections, ensuring cleanliness, and maintaining operation timelines. The ideal candidate must hold specific yellow plant licences and have relevant manual handling experience. This position offers a competitive salary and additional benefits, including training opportunities and health support.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Retail discounts

Support for physical, mental, and financial health

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Licences for operating yellow plant equipment.
• Experience in similar operational manual handling.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile plant and baler.
• Complete daily inspections and paperwork.
• Ensure turnaround times for tipping and loading vehicles.
• Inspect input and output material and report non-conformities.
• Liaise with supervisors to maintain effective operations.
• Clean the facility after use.

Skills

Yellow plant licences – Loading shovel

Telehandlers

360

Manual handling experience

Job description

Salary £27,036.28 plus Veolia benefits
Hours 42.25 hours per week. Monday to Friday days and afternoons
Rolling Rota – 4 days on, 2 days off
Weekend working on a rota and bank holidays when rostered on
Overtime
Location Mansfield Material Recovery Facility, NG19 0FL

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 mobile plant and baler
• Complete all relevant daily inspections and associated paperwork
• Ensure turnaround times are met regarding the tipping and loading of vehicles
• Inspection of all input and output material and reporting of any non conforming loads
• Liaise with the facilities supervisor and assistant to maintain efficient and effective operations
• Ensure that the facility is left in a clean condition and any spillages are cleaned up before leaving the area

What are we looking for

• Yellow plant licences – Loading shovel, Telehandlers and 360
• Similar operational manual handling experience
• The right to work in the UK

What'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.

Job Posting End Date: 09-02-2026