Operation & Maintenance Assistant

Veolia; Marchwood; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health resources (physical, mental, &财

Virtual GP 24/7

Volunteer day

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia in Marchwood, Hampshire, is seeking an Operation & Maintenance Assistant to support the safe, efficient day-to-day operation of its Energy Recovery Facility. You will work under the Shift Team Leader to ensure compliance with site procedures and environmental standards.

The role requires flexibility to work 40 hours per week, including weekends and public holidays as needed. The salary is £34,059.13 per annum with Veolia benefits and pension, offering development opportunities and a

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial setting or continuous-process operation.
• Ability to operate cranes and weighbridge equipment with training.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Flexibility to work shifts including weekends/public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support safe day-to-day operation of the Energy Recovery Facility under the Shift Team Leader.
• Complete daily tipping hall activities to maintain safe, efficient operations.
• Monitor waste reception and vehicle compliance on site.
• Operate cranes, mobile plant and weighbridge systems after training.
• Assist with Environmental Permit compliance and report issues.
• Follow Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems and legislation.
• Support other teams and complete additional duties as required.

Skills

Health & Safety awareness

Regulatory compliance

Industrial environment experience

Operational/engineering background

Shift work flexibility

Education

Relevant qualifications or training

Tools

Weighbridge systems

Refuse cranes

Mobile plant

Job description

Salary: £34,059.13 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Marchwood, Hampshire, SO40 4BD

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/people's pension scheme
• 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
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing

• Support the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the Energy Recovery Facility under the direction of the Shift Team Leader.
• Complete daily activities in the Tipping Hall and associated areas to maintain safe, efficient and effective operations.
• Monitor waste reception and disposal activities, ensuring vehicles and drivers comply with company procedures while on site.
• Operate refuse cranes, mobile plant, weighbridge equipment and other operational plant, following appropriate training.
• Support compliance with the site Environmental Permit and report any non-compliance, incidents or environmental issues to the Operations Manager.
• Work in accordance with the company's Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems and all relevant legislation.
• Assist company employees, contractors and other operational teams as required.
• Complete other reasonable duties requested by management to support the safe and efficient operation of the facility.

What we're looking for

• Knowledge of relevant regulatory, environmental, health and safety requirements.
• Experience working in an industrial environment, ideally within a continuous-process operation.
• Previous experience in an engineering or operational role would be beneficial.
• Relevant qualifications or training appropriate to the duties of the position.
• The ability to operate, or successfully train to operate, refuse cranes, mobile equipment, fixed plant and weighbridge systems.
• The ability to follow operational procedures and identify and report safety, environmental or compliance issues.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• The ability to work with minimal supervision while following direction from the Shift Team Leader.

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.