Mobile Plant Operator: Shovel/Telehandler (Overtime)

Veolia Group

Alton

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 35,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on groceries

Health and wellbeing resources

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a hands-on operative at our Alton site to operate Front Loading Shovels, Telehandler and 360-degree Excavator to move waste and support site operations. You will perform routine preventative checks, report defects, and liaise with contractors and haulage teams.

The role requires a mobile plant licence and a full UK driving licence with own transport due to the site location. Overtime is available with weekday, Saturday, and Sunday rates, and Veolia offers a comprehensive

Qualifications

Previous experience within a similar operational environment.
Mobile plant licence required (Loading Shovel/360 Material Handler/Digger/Telehandler).
Full UK driving licence and own transport due to site location.

Responsibilities

Operate the Front Loading Shovels, Telehandler and 360-degree Excavator to transport waste.
Routine maintenance of mobile plant and equipment, including oil and water checks and reporting defects.
Liaise with site personnel, contractors, tipping authorities and haulage department.
Complete machine/plant hours, defect sheets and related paperwork.
Ensure correct waste types are accepted and non-conforming wastes are reported.
Carry out quality checks on outgoing recycled material to meet market standards and maximize weights.