Plant Operator

U816 Veolia ES (UK) Limited; 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

Discounts on groceries

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia Basildon Transfer Station is seeking a Plant Operative to join our team. The role covers handling plant equipment, waste transfer, and site operations at Basildon. You will work 50 hours per week across 06:00–14:00 or 14:00–22:00 shifts, with occasional weekend work when requested.

Salary is £35,497 per annum with Veolia benefits. Essential: Forklift qualification and a full UK driving licence; desirable: strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Forklift qualification required and valid in the UK.
• Experience with weighbridge systems and site operations.
• UK driving licence held and able to operate as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Keep yard area clean and orderly.
• Marshalling vehicle movement around site during busy times.
• Support site supervisor in day-to-day operations.

Skills

Forklift qualified

Full UK driving licence

Team player

Good communication skills

Tools

Weighbridge systems

Shovel licence

360 grab 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 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.

Ready to see the world as we do?

Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We're determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it's their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.