Multi Skilled Operative

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Brighton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Physiotherapy

Discounts

Wellbeing resources

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc in the South Downs area is seeking a reliable on-site operative to cover operational roles, including Mobile Plant, Weighbridge and Traffic Controllers. Training will be provided.

You will operate Mobile Plant on site, perform daily checks, load materials, and help with site housekeeping and procedures in line with permits. The role is 40 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday, 9am–5pm, with flexibility for other shifts; fixed-term for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Previous operational / manual handling experience.
• Experience operating Mobile Plant: Teletruck, Loading Shovel, Wheeled Materials Handler - Training can be provided.
• Good IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing on site cover for various operational roles such as Mobile Plant, Weighbridge, Traffic Controllers (Training will be provided)
• Operating the Mobile Plant on site, completing daily checks while maintaining the equipment in line with the manufacturer's hand book, including cleaning and inspection.
• Loading materials in and out of the site
• Working at other sites within the South Downs contract area if required
• Site housekeeping and opening and closing site procedures in line with Environmental Permit and Planning conditions

Skills

Mobile Plant operation

Manual handling

IT skills

Tools

Teletruck

Loading Shovel

Wheeled Materials Handler

Job description

Responsibilities

• Providing on site cover for various operational roles such as Mobile Plant, Weighbridge, Traffic Controllers (Training will be provided)
• Operating the Mobile Plant on site, completing daily checks while maintaining the equipment in line with the manufacturer's hand book, including cleaning and inspection.
• Loading materials in and out of the site
• Working at other sites within the South Downs contract area if required
• Site housekeeping and opening and closing site procedures in line with Environmental Permit and Planning conditions

Requirements

• Previous operational / manual handling experience
• Experience operating Mobile Plant: Teletruck, Loading Shovel, Wheeled Materials Handler - Training can be provided
• Good IT skills

What's next? 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.

Hours - 40 per week - Sunday to Thursday 9am - 5pm Must be flexible to cover other shifts when needed - this rota will be provided in advance This is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months

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