Plant/Machine Operator

Veolia; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in livestock bedding production seeks candidates for a production role operating dryers and ensuring optimal machine functioning. The position offers a competitive wage, comprehensive benefits including annual leave and development opportunities, and fosters a supportive, inclusive work culture.

Benefits

20 days annual leave, increasing with service

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support for physical, mental, and financial health

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Wealth of experience in a production environment.
• Desirable experience with loading shovels or JCB loaders.
• Able to work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Operating a dryer to produce paper bedding material.
• Monitoring and maintaining the drying process.
• Keeping accurate records of production.

Skills

Production experience

Teamwork

Monitoring machine operations

Tools

Counterbalance Loading shovel

JCB loader

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?


Salary: £13.52ph plus Veolia benefits
Hours: 40 per week

Monday - Friday 1430 hrs - 2300 hrs plus overtime. (first 15min break paid plus 30 min lunch break unpaid)

Saturday shift available as overtime @ 1.25 rate



Location: Off Winterbottom Lane, Mere, Knutsford, WA16 0QQ



This facility is one of the largest livestock bedding suppliers in the country with over 40 years of experience in producing and supplying a range of high-quality animal bedding.



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;



- 20 days of annual leave increasing by one day per year after 2 years service to a maximum of five days.

- 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?

• Operating a dryer, producing paper bedding material for Poultry and Dairy
  
• Monitor and maintain the drying process ensuring all machines are operating effectively within their design parameters.
  
• Monitor temperatures and moisture levels in feedstocks, airflows and products to achieve optimum drying performance.
  
• Keep accurate records of production including waste and any issues relating to the drying process
  
• Carry out routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning filters and checking bearings and belts etc.
  
• Load and unload lorries (Waking floors)
  
• Operate loading shovel and telehandler
  
• General Housekeeping
  

What are we looking for?

• A wealth of experience in a production environment
  
• Counterbalance Loading shovel or JCB loader experience is desirable
  
• Able to work within a team environment
  

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:

27-05-2025

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.