Operator

Veolia; Rochester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday

Pension scheme

Refer a driver to us: £1000

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Health, mental and financial health &W

Training and development opportunities

Employee financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia is recruiting a Transfer station operative in Rochester to operate front loading equipment and manage waste handling at the transfer station. The role involves daily 40-hour shifts (Mon–Fri, 16:00–00:30) with bank holiday coverage and occasional day in lieu, at the Rochester Transfer Station, ME2 4DZ.

You will perform routine maintenance, liaise with site teams, and ensure efficient loading and weighbridge operation. A full UK driving licence and mobile plant licenses are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in an operational environment.
• Mobile Plant licence/s - loading shovel or 360 excavator.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Front Loading Shovel and 360-degree Excavator to transport waste safely competently on completion of relevant training
• Routine maintenance and cleaning of mobile plant and equipment, including oils and water checks and reporting defects.
• Liaise with site personnel, contractors, tipping authorities and members of the haulage department
• To ensure that outgoing weights of material are maximised
• Loading of vehicles with waste
• Control vehicle movements
• Operate the weighbridge

Skills

Operational experience

Mobile plant licence

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Loading shovel

360 excavator

Job description

Transfer station operative

Hours - 40 hours, Monday to Friday 1600 - 0030

(required to work some bank holidays and will be eligible for a day in lieu, provided minimum staffing levels are maintained)

Location: Rochester Transfer Station, Whitewall Road ME2 4DZ

Pay : £30,350.00 GBP Annual (Prorated: 32,626.25)

What we can offer you;

• 20 days holiday
• Access to our people's pension scheme
• Refer a driver to us once you've joined and earn £1000
• 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
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards

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 will you be doing?

• Operate the Front Loading Shovel and 360-degree Excavator to transport waste safely competently on completion of relevant training
• Routine maintenance and cleaning of mobile plant and equipment, including oils and water checks and reporting defects.
• Liaise with site personnel, contractors, tipping authorities and members of the haulage department
• To ensure that outgoing weights of material are maximised
• Loading of vehicles with waste
• Control vehicle movements
• Operate the weighbridge

What are we looking for?

Essential:

• Previous experience within a similar operational environment
• Mobile Plant licence/s - loading shovel or 360 excavator
• Full UK driving licence

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.