Plant Operator

veoliauki; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health, mental and financial wellbeing

24 hour virtual GP for you and family

Volunteer day each year

Training and development opportunities

Employee financial wellbeing support (

Job summary

Veolia in Mansfield is seeking a team member to operate mobile plant and baler as part of an efficient waste processing facility. You will maintain MRF plant equipment, perform daily checks and liaise with the facilities supervisor to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires operating at the MRF with attention to throughput and quality, completing documentation and adhering to safety standards. A weekend rota is included with shifts from 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm.

Qualifications

• Yellow plant licences required; loading shovel, telehandlers and 360 excavator licences are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile plant and baler as part of the role.
• Maintain efficient operation of MRF plant equipment and perform checks.
• Liaise with facilities supervisor to keep operations smooth.
• Ensure materials are processed promptly for maximum throughput.
• Meet tipping/loading turnaround times.
• Inspect input material and report non conforming loads.
• Inspect output material to meet customer specs.
• Keep the site clean and manage spillages.
• Complete related documentation accurately and on time.

Tools

Loading shovel licence

Telehandlers licence

360 excavator licence

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £30,120.88 plus Veolia benefits

Hours 42.25 per week including a weekend rota. 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm rotating

Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0FL

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. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

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
• 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
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• 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.

What you'll be doing;

• Mobile plant and Baler operation
• Maintaining the efficient operation of the MRF Plant equipment including mobile plant checks and defects
• Liaise with the facilities supervisor and assistant to maintain efficient and effective operations
• Ensure materials are processed in a timely manner to achieve maximum throughput at all times
• Ensure turnaround times are met regarding the tipping and loading of vehicles
• Inspection of all input material and reporting of any non conforming loads
• Inspection of all output material ensuring the quality meets with customers specification
• To ensure that the facility is left in a clean condition and any spillages are cleaned up before leaving the area
• To comply with the company Business Management System
• To assist with other parts of the operation as and when required
• Ensure that all related documentation is completed in a timely and accurate fashion.

What we're looking for;

• Yellow plant licences - Loading shovel, Telehandlers and 360
• Previous experience working on a waste treatment facility is desirable

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.