Plant Operator

veoliauki; Basildon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Refer a driver bonus

Free physiotherapy

Financial wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia Basildon is hiring a Plant Operative to operate the plant equipment involved in handling, sorting and transferring waste at our Basildon Transfer Station (SS13 1DL). You will be part of a busy, safety‑driven team delivering essential services to the local community.

The role is 50 hours per week with rotating shifts 06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00, Saturdays and Bank Holidays when required. Essential: forklift qualification, shovel licence, 360 grab licence, weighbridge knowledge, teamwork and

Qualifications

• Essential: Forklift qualified.
• Shovel licence required.
• 360 grab licence required.
• Knowledge of weighbridge systems.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the yard area is kept clean.
• Marshalling vehicle movement around the site at busy times.
• Assist site supervisor in day-to-day running of site operations.

Skills

Forklift qualified

Shovel licence

360 grab license

Weighbridge systems

Teamwork

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £35,497.00 per annum, plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 50 hours per week: Monday to Friday

Required shift patterns: 06:00 - 14:00 or 14:00 - 22:00

Saturday and Bank Holiday working required when requested.

Location: Basildon, SS13 1DL

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.

With one of the largest growing fleets in the UK, our drivers are pivotal to delivering essential services. They work hard to serve their local communities and make a positive impact every day.

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
• Refer a driver to us once you've joined and earn £1000
• Free physiotherapy service
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailer
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

At Veolia our Plant Operators are responsible for operating the necessary plant equipment involved in the handling, sorting and transferring of waste. By joining Veolia as a Plant Operative, you are playing your part in helping us to combat climate change. Veolia Basildon Transfer Station is located on the Burnt Mills Industrial Estate with good public transport links. The site operates from 07:00 to 17.00 where the commercial department will dispose of their waste in Basildon up to 20,000 tonnes per year.

What will you be doing?

• Ensuring the yard area is kept clean
• Marshalling vehicle movement around the site at busy times
• Assisting site supervisor in day to day running of site operations

What we're looking for

Essential:

• Forklift qualified
• Shovel licence
• 360 grab license
• Knowledge of using weighbridge systems
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Good communication skills
• Reversing assistant experience

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 reflect's 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.