Plant Operator

Veolia; Ware; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Employee discounts

Health and wellbeing resources

Training and development

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a loading shovel operator at our Hertfordshire East Transfer Station in Ware. You'll work 45 hours per week Monday to Friday, 07:00–16:30, with weekend overtime as needed. Salary ranges £15–£18 per hour depending on experience.

Join a team dedicated to resource management and environmental stewardship, with pension access, training and development opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Loading Shovel licence and experience required.
• Experience with similar operational heavy plant preferred.
• Valid operator competency cards such as NPORS or CPCS.
• Basic mechanical knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate a wheeled loading shovel.
• Load HGV vehicles and run the mobile shredder.
• Monitor and manage material stockpiles and transport items across the facility.
• Conduct daily pre-use safety inspections and carry out basic upkeep.
• Weighbridge duties when required.
• Follow health, safety and environmental regulations and wear PPE.

Skills

Loading shovel experience

Heavy plant operations

NPORS/CPCS cards

Basic mechanical knowledge

Job description

Salary - Between £15ph - £18ph depending on experience

Hours - 45 per week, Monday to Friday 07:00 till 16:30

Overtime when needed on weekends

Location - Hertfordshire East Transfer Station, Ware, SG12 0EL

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
• 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 wheeled loading shovel
• Loading HGV vehicles and operating the mobile shredder
• Monitor, organise, and maintain material stockpiles and transport items across the facility.
• Conduct daily pre-use safety inspections, perform basic upkeep like greasing and cleaning, and report any mechanical faults.
• Weighbridge duties when needed
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental regulations, wear required PPE, and keep work areas clean

What are we looking for?

• Loading Shovel licence and experience
• Similar operational heavy plant experience
• Valid operator competency cards such as NPORS or CPCS
• Basic mechanical knowledge

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.