Operations & Maintenance Assistant

E072 Veolia ES Leeds Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme access

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health, mental and financial health资源

24/7 virtual GP for you and family

Volunteer day off each year

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Veolia ES Leeds Limited in Leeds seeks an Operations & Maintenance Assistant to support safe, efficient plant operations. You will operate mobile plant, learn SCADA, and assist with cleaning and safety tasks across the MPT area.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, strong safety awareness, and a practical, hands-on approach. Teamwork, reliable checks, and willingness to learn new systems are essential.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• A good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Experience operating mobile plant is advantageous.
• Hands-on approach with machinery and day-to-day plant operations.
• Team player with clear communication.
• Reliable and observant, with good checking habits.
• Confidence to stop work if unsafe, seeks guidance when needed.
• Willingness to learn SCADA, inspections, and safe isolation practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile plant to support safe, efficient facility operations.
• Learn and use the SCADA system once trained and authorised.
• Carry out cleaning across the MPT area and associated spaces.
• Keep work areas free of litter, spills and obstructions.
• Assist with managing contractors and visitors on site.
• Maintain clear communication with colleagues and pass on information.
• Carry out pre-use checks and report defects or safety concerns.
• Follow site safety procedures and use emergency stops when needed.
• Assist with clearing blockages and basic isolations as trained.

Skills

Driving licence

Health and safety

Mobile plant experience

Team player

Safety-conscious

Willingness to learn

Job description

Salary: £28,921.68 per annum plus Veolia benefits rising to £31,612.72 once training completed plus night shift allowance Hours: 40 hours per week, permanent nights. 22:00pm - 06:30am with overtime available outside these hours Location: Leeds West Yorkshire LS9 0RJ

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 Operations & 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
• 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

• Operate mobile plant to support the safe and efficient running of the facility, including moving materials and helping collect recyclates.
• Learn to operate the plant SCADA system, once trained and authorised, and use it to support the monitoring and operation of the process.
• Carry out cleaning across the Mechanical Pre-Treatment (MPT) area, including the baling hall, yard, shredders, trommels, ballistic separators, equipment, structures, floors and mobile plant.
• Keep work areas clear of litter, spillages and other obstructions, helping maintain a clean, safe and orderly site.
• Assist with the safe management of contractors and visitors, making sure they understand and follow site rules and are directed appropriately.
• Work closely with colleagues, maintain clear communication with the team and pass on relevant operational information.
• Carry out pre-use checks on tools, equipment and machinery, and promptly report defects, damage or other safety and operational concerns.
• Follow site safety procedures at all times, including using handrails and marked walkways, knowing the location and correct use of emergency stops, and stopping work to report hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Assist with clearing plant blockages and carrying out basic isolations where trained and authorised, following the site’s safe systems of work and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.

What we're looking for

• A full UK driving licence is essential, along with a responsible approach to driving and working safely on site.
• A good understanding of health and safety, with the confidence to follow procedures, recognise hazards and speak up when something does not look safe.
• Experience operating mobile plant, and relevant plant licences, would be an advantage.
• A practical, hands‑on approach and an interest in working with machinery and supporting day‑to‑day plant operations.
• Someone who can work well as part of a team, communicate clearly and keep colleagues informed about issues or changes.
• A reliable and observant person who takes care with equipment, carries out checks thoroughly and reports problems promptly.
• The confidence to stop a task if there is a safety concern, and the judgement to seek guidance rather than take unnecessary risks.
• A willingness to learn new systems and procedures, including SCADA operation, plant inspections and safe isolation practices, completing all required training before undertaking these tasks.

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.