Operation & Maintenance Assistant

Veolia Group; Marchwood; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health resources and 24/7 virtual GP

Volunteer day each year

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Veolia Group in Marchwood is seeking an Operation & Maintenance Assistant to support the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the Energy Recovery Facility under the Shift Team Leader. You will help monitor waste reception, operate cranes and weighbridge, and assist with environmental permit compliance.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on operation in an industrial setting, with a commitment to Veolia's values and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Health & safety

Industrial experience

Equipment operation

Education

Relevant qualifications

Tools

Refuse cranes

Mobile plant

Weighbridge

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? 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.

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.

Ready to see the world as we do?

Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all.

And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter - all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.