Operations & Maintenance Assistant

Veolia; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management seeks a skilled operator for their Portsmouth facility. The role involves waste compliance, machinery operation, and contributing to a safe workplace. The ideal candidate will have operational experience, strong health & safety knowledge, and be eager to learn within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Employee discounts

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Operational industrial experience in a continuous process environment is essential.
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety standards required.
• Ability to operate or train for various mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receive and ensure compliance for waste procedures from vehicles on site.
• Operate refuse cranes and mobile plant.
• Assist in safe and efficient operations of the plant.

Skills

Health & Safety Knowledge

Operational Experience

Computer Literate

Tools

Mobile Equipment Operation

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?



Salary - Competitive plus Veolia benefits

Grade - 4.1

Hours - 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Location - Portsmouth Energy Recovery Facility, PO3 5QH



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.



Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, 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 annual leave plus bank holidays

- Access to our people's 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 will you be doing?

• Receive waste and ensure compliance with company procedures by all vehicles / drivers while on site.
  
• Operate refuse cranes, mobile plant and equipment
  
• Transfer Station & Weighbridge operation
  
• Assist in the cost effective, safe and efficient operation of the plant within all operational procedures and also in emergency situations
  

What are we looking for?



Essential:

• Similar operational industrial experience - preferably involving a continuous process environment
  
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety
  
• Computer literate
  

Desirable:

• Ideally some experience in an Engineering role
  
• Able to operate, or train to operate a variety of mobile equipment and fixed plant -e.g FLS and FLT licence
  

What's next?



Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.



We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.



We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.



We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.



We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.



If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.





Job Posting End Date:

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.