Operations & Maintenance Assistant

U874 Veolia ES Shropshire Limited; Glasgow; Sur place; GBP 29 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Health, mental and financial health支

Résumé du poste

Veolia ES Shropshire Limited is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Assistant to operate and maintain the Battlefield Energy Recovery Facility. You will manage waste reception, coordinate vehicle movements, and support safe plant operations.

The role offers a safety-conscious, hands-on environment with opportunities for training and development within a 40-hour week on a staggered day rota. A full driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a safety-conscious team player with a practical, hands-on approach.
• A confident problem-solver able to handle day-to-day operational issues.
• Self-motivated and organised with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Good communication and computer skills; clear information sharing.
• A full driving licence is essential.

Responsabilités

• Operate and maintain the Battlefield Energy Recovery Facility to convert waste to energy.
• Manage waste reception and ash residue hall areas, keeping them organised and safe.
• Coordinate vehicle movements and operate mobile plant to load materials.
• Operate plant refuge cranes following safety procedures.
• Regularly clean plant and equipment to uphold health, safety and performance.
• Carry out plant inspections, take readings and report to operations team.
• Work with the Operations Supervisor/Shift Team Leader and perform other duties.
• 40 hours per week on a staggered day rota.

Connaissances

Technical ability

Safety conscious

Problem-solving

Self-motivated & organised

Good communication & computer skills

Outils

Counterbalance forklift

Telehandler

Wheel loader

Description du poste

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: £34,000.04 per annum plus Veolia benefits Hours: 40 hours per week (On a staggered day rota) Location: Battlefield ERF Shropshire SY1 3TG

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

• 33 days annual leave
• 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

• Help operate and maintain the Battlefield Energy Recovery Facility, supporting the safe and reliable transformation of residual waste into energy.
• Manage the waste reception and ash residue hall areas, keeping them organised, clean and safe for colleagues, visitors and contractors.
• Coordinate vehicle movements around the site and operate mobile plant to load vehicles and support the efficient movement of materials.
• Operate the plant refuge cranes, following site procedures and safety requirements.
• Clean plant and equipment regularly to help maintain high standards of health, safety, cleanliness and operational performance.
• Carry out plant inspections, take readings and share relevant information with the operations team to help monitor the facility.
• Work alongside the operations shift team, take direction from the Operations Supervisor or Shift Team Leader, and carry out other duties as required.
• The role is 40 hours per week on a staggered day rota.

What we’re looking for

• Someone with strong technical ability and a practical, hands-on approach to supporting plant operations and maintenance.
• A safety-conscious team player who can work cooperatively with colleagues and contribute to a well-run facility.
• A confident problem-solver who can respond sensibly to day-to-day operational issues and changing priorities.
• A self-motivated and organised person who can work with minimal supervision and manage several tasks effectively.
• Good communication and computer skills, with the ability to share information clearly and complete work accurately.
• A full driving licence is essential.
• Current counterbalance forklift, telehandler and wheel loader qualifications-or equivalent-are desirable.
• Experience operating mobile plant would be an advantage, along with a willingness to learn and develop skills as part of the operations team.

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.