Operation & Maintenance Assistant

Veolia; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operation & Maintenance Assistant to contribute to a sustainable future. In this role, you will operate mobile plant equipment, manage waste reception areas, and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures. You’ll be part of a team that values innovation and community engagement, playing a vital role in maintaining site operations and cleanliness. With ongoing training and a supportive environment, this position offers the chance to grow your skills while making a positive impact on the environment and community. Join us in making a difference for generations to come!

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support for physical, mental, and financial health

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to operate mobile equipment or train to do so.
• High level of computer literacy and health & safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile plant equipment for waste management.
• Conduct routine maintenance and manage site cleanliness.

Skills

Mobile equipment operation

Computer literacy

Health & safety procedures knowledge

Effective communication

Willingness to work overtime

Education

Mobile plant and fork truck driving qualifications

Tools

Mobile plant equipment

Computerized systems

Forklifts

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Location: Whitmarsh Lane, Chineham, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8LL

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.

As an Operation & Maintenance Assistant you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. 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:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to our company 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 you'll be doing:

• Operate mobile plant equipment to manage waste reception areas and load transport vehicles
• Perform weighbridge operator duties and manage computerized systems
• Load waste materials onto bulk haulage vehicles efficiently
• Operate forklifts for handling process metal skips and unloading deliveries
• Conduct routine maintenance of mobile plant including basic checks and defect reporting
• Manage on-site traffic flow and maintain site cleanliness
• Operate overhead travelling refuse cranes safely
• Support operations staff with routine tasks while ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures

What we're looking for:

• Ability to operate, or train to operate, a variety of mobile equipment and fixed plant
• High level of computer literacy
• Familiarity with health & safety procedures
• Able to communicate effectively orally & in writing
• Available and willing to work overtime (paid) when workload demands
• Current mobile plant and fork truck driving qualifications (not essential as training will be given)

What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.