Plant Operative

Veolia; Aldridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Aldridge is seeking an operational role that involves promoting environmental awareness and operating plant machinery. Candidates must have a full UK Driving Licence along with operational knowledge of relevant equipment and safety standards. This position offers competitive pay and various benefits, including annual leave and ongoing training.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries

Resources for health support

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• A full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Operational knowledge of plant and equipment is required.
• Knowledge of health and safety ideally to an IOSH standard.

Responsibilities

• Promote environmental awareness to contractors, visitors, and employees.
• Operate site-based vehicles including forklift trucks.
• Assist in the maintenance of the plant and equipment.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Operational knowledge of plant and equipment

Knowledge of health and safety to an IOSH standard

Previous experience in a similar operational role

Forklift and yellow plant licences

Job description

Overview

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary - £13.27ph plus Veolia benefits

Hours - 40 hours per week

Morning Shift - 06:00am - 14:00pm
Afternoon Shift - Monday to Thursday 14:00pm - 22:00pm

Afternoon Shift - Friday - 12.30pm - 20.00pm

Saturdays Overtime- 06:00am to 13:00pm

Location - Aldridge, WS9 8BL

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. We are Veolia, committed to environmental responsibility and an inclusive culture.

What we can offer you

• 25 days of annual leave
• Access to our pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on groceries and well known retailers
• Resources to support physical, mental and financial health
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

What will you be doing?

• Promote environmental awareness to contractors, visitors, and employees
• Operate the site based vehicles - forklift trucks, wheeled loading shovel, rigid bulk tanker and other
• Assist in the maintenance of the plant and equipment and processes
• Carry out treatment of waste operations
• Operate plant processing equipment

What are we looking for?

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Operational knowledge of plant and equipment and the ability to drive mobile plant machinery
• Knowledge of health and safety ideally to an IOSH standard
• Previous experience within a similar operational manual handling role
• Forklift licences and yellow plant licences are desirable

What’s next?

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

Job Posting End Date: 06-08-2025