Operations & Maintenance Assistant

Veolia; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Assistant for its Energy Recovery Facility in Sheffield. The role involves operating plant machinery, managing waste throughput, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Offering competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, it’s an opportunity to impact sustainability positively.

Benefits

Access to company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Resources for physical, mental, and financial health

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating yellow plant machinery.
• Full clean UK driving license required.
• Current forklift and wheeled bucket loader qualifications desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safe operation of Energy Recovery Facility.
• Perform weighbridge duties including waste entry documentation.
• Conduct waste acceptance checks and ensure proper disposal routing.

Skills

Health & Safety Knowledge

Excellent Communication

Positive Attitude

Tools

Forklift

Wheeled Bucket Loader

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?



Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits

Grade: 4.1

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Energy Recover Facility

Bernard Road Service Centre

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S4 7YX



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;

• Access to our company 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 you'll be doing;

• Assist with safe operation of Energy Recovery Facility and Clinical Waste Transfer Station
  
• Perform weighbridge duties including waste entry documentation and permit compliance checks
  
• Operate forklift for vehicle loading/unloading and bin management via hoist system
  
• Conduct waste acceptance checks and ensure proper disposal routing
  
• Assess and transfer bin contents to maintain efficient waste throughput
  
• Operate wheeled bucket loader to manage waste reception area safely
  
• Manage bin decanting, cleaning, storage and prevent waste overflow
  
• Traffic management will be done around both the clinical transfer station and Energy Recovery Facility
  

What we're looking for;

• Previous experience operating yellow plant machinery
  
• Full clean UK driving license required
  
• Strong knowledge and commitment to Health & Safety and Environmental standards
  
• Excellent communication skills with positive, can-do attitude
  
• Experience in heavy process/continuous production environments preferred
  
• Current forklift and wheeled bucket loader qualifications desired
  
• Prior experience in waste incineration and/or clinical waste industry beneficial
  
• Computer literacy with ability to learn new software systems
  

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.





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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.